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This poet, known for works like "The Weary Blues" and "Harlem," helped shape the Harlem Renaissance and is often called its voice.
Who is Langston Hughes?
His writing challenged racism and celebrated Black heritage.
Who is Countee Cullen?
The youngest inaugural poet
Who is Amanda Gormon?
Published in 1945, this book by Gwendolyn Brooks was a significant turning point in African American poetry and won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
What is "Annie Allen"?
his poet's landmark poem “I, Too” became an anthem of hope and resistance, asserting the dignity and humanity of Black Americans.
Who is Langston Hughes?
Known for his theatrical productions and poems, this artist is often regarded as the "dean" of Harlem Renaissance writers.
who is Langston Hughes?
This poet became the first African American woman to publish a book of poetry, known for works like "On Being Brought from Africa to America."
Who is Phillis Wheatley?
This poet became an international sensation when she read her poem "The Hill We Climb" at the 2021 U.S. Presidential Inauguration.
Who is Amanda Gormon?
Best selling author published poetry collections and childrens books inspiring young readers
Who is Amanda Gormon
This poet and essayist was one of the first to blend jazz rhythms into written poetry, creating a unique and lasting style.
Who is Langston Hughes?
A prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance, this poet's work explored African American identity and racism, including his famous poem "Yet Do I Marvel."
Who is Countee Cullen?
Taught in New York City and continued writing poetry, Plays and children's books
Who is Countee Cullen
Known for her powerful reflections on race and identity, this poet won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1950 for her collection "Annie Allen."
Who is Gwendolyn Brooks?
was emancipated after her books publication but later faced poverty and hardship before dying in 1784
Who is Phillis Wheatley?
This poet's works explore themes of the African American experience, and she remains influential for her exploration of the struggles and triumphs of Black womanhood.
Who is Gwendolyn Brooks?
The Harlem Renaissance was marked by a blossoming of literature, music, and art, but it was also a time of increased political activism, led by this organization founded by W.E.B. Du Bois
What is the NAACP?
Born in 1753, this poet was captured and sold into slavery, but went on to write elegant neoclassical poetry that gained her fame in colonial America.
Who is Phillis Wheatley?
Many contemporary African American poets explore this central theme, focusing on the cultural, historical, and personal significance of Black identity.
What is race/identity?
This 1926 poem by Langston Hughes famously asks, "What happens to a dream deferred?
What is "Harlem" (A Dream Deferred)?
This novel by Zora Neale Hurston is widely considered her masterpiece and is set in Eatonville, Florida.
What is "Their Eyes Were Watching God"?