An american cultural movement of the 1920's and 1930's, which brought about some of the most influential African-American artists, musicians, writers, and dancers.
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
100
The original name of the Harlem-Renaissance.
What is The New Negro Movement?
100
This artist made the famous collage "She-Ba".
Who is Romare Bearden?
100
This neighborhood is located in New York in midtown Manhattan.
What is Harlem?
100
This movement helped lay the foundation for the Civil Rights Movement.
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
200
He was an African-American artist and writer. He worked in several media including cartoons, oils, and collage.
Who is Romare Bearden?
200
He was an American painter and was married to fellow artist Gwendolyn Knight. He referred to his style as "dynamic cubism".
Who is Jacob Lawrence?
200
He was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist.
Who is Langston Hughes?
200
The state in which the heart of the Harlem Renaissance was located.
What is New York?
200
In response to their harsh treatment in the south, between 1910 and 1930, African-American families migrated to Northern cities in multitudes; this is referred to as The _________ ____________.
What is The Great Migration?
300
A harlem renaissance artist well known for his positive, everyday social scenes of African-American life.
Who is Archibald Motley?
300
An american jazz singer and band leader. Mostly associated with the cotton club, he was a master at scat singing and is famous for singing "Minnie the Moocher".
Who is Cab Calloway?
300
Many artists in the Harlem-Renaissance were not able to survive off of their artwork alone and did this to make ends meet.
What is teaching?
300
With the Great Migration in full swing, the affordable homes in Harlem became a popular destination for ___________-_________________ .
Who are African-Americans?
300
The four-letter acronym for the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization, created just before the start of the Harlem-Renaissance.