Photography and Social Change
The African American photographer known for his portraits that recast global perceptions of African Americans?
Answer: Who is James Van Der Zee?
Which poet wrote "Heritage," exploring the connection between Africa and African American identity?
Answer: Who is Gwendolyn Bennett?
What genre of music is described as the United States’ most distinctive contribution to the arts?
Answer: What is jazz?
What was the aim of the New Negro movement regarding Black history in education?
Answer: To encourage African Americans to study their history and cultural contributions.
What was the Great Migration?
Answer: A mass movement of six million African Americans from the South to the North, Midwest, and West.
A Movement that African American photographers participate in to create a distinctive Black aesthetic?
Answer: What is the New Negro movement?
How did Harlem Renaissance poets use imagery in their work?
Answer: They countered negative stereotypes about Africa's people and landscapes.
Which Black performer was known for her international fame during the Jazz Age?
Answer: Who is Josephine Baker?
Who wrote "The Mis-Education of the Negro" and criticized the exclusion of Black history from American education?
Answer: Who is Carter G. Woodson?
What were some economic causes that prompted the Great Migration?
Answer: Labor shortages in northern factories during WWI and WWII created job opportunities.
African American photographers use their work to counter racist representations?
Who documented ordinary Black Americans in dignified and authentic ways.
300: Who opposed the idea of seeking approval from white audiences in their literary work?
Answer: Who are Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston?
What role did radio play in the popularity of African American music genres in the 1920s?
Answer: It broadcasted blues, gospel, and jazz, generating national popularity.
How did New Negro movement writers and artists refute the idea that African Americans lacked culture?
Answer: They created literature and educational resources showcasing Black history and achievements.
Which environmental factors contributed to the migration of Black Southerners?
Answer: Floods, boll weevils, and spoiled crops left many impoverished.
What was the significance of the Harlem studio owned by James Van Der Zee?
Answer: It served as a space to capture and portray the beauty and dignity of Black life.
What themes did Harlem Renaissance poets often explore in their poetry?
Answer: Themes of identity, cultural pride, and reflection on African heritage.
What was the significance of the Cotton Club during the Harlem Renaissance?
It served as a platform for Black musicians and entertainers to gain exposure.
What was the role of HBCUs in the New Negro movement?
Answer: They provided curriculum autonomy to teach Black history and culture.
How did racial violence in the Jim Crow South influence the Great Migration?
Answer: Lynching and racial violence prompted many to seek safety in northern cities.
In what ways did visual media contribute to social change for African Americans in the twentieth century?
Answer: It provided counter-narratives to racist depictions and highlighted resilience and cultural pride.
How did the legacy of colonialism and slavery influence the writings of Harlem Renaissance poets?
Answer: It created a complex relationship with their African roots and identity.
How did the Great Migration influence the development of new music styles among African Americans?
Answer: It allowed for the blending of Southern musical traditions with urban influences.
Name a significant Black intellectual who contributed to the early development of African American studies.
Answer: Who is W.E.B. Du Bois?
What organization was established to assist African American migrants during the Great Migration?
Answer: What is the National Urban League?