Art As Resistance
Most likely the most famous New Negro poet, he opposed the idea of seeking approval from white audiences in his literary work
Langston Hughes
The Railroads
Described as the United States’ most distinctive contribution to the arts
Jazz
Wrote "The Mis-Education of the Negro" and criticized the exclusion of Black history from American education.
Carter G. Woodson
How many Blacks migrated north or west during this time?
6 Million
Wrote "Their Eyes Were Watching God"
Zora Neale Hurston
The most famous venue in Harlem, but often served White audiences.
The Cotton Club
This emotional genre stems back from Senegal, made its way to the deep south, and an electrical guitar.
The Blues
Coined the term "The New Negro"
Alain Locke
In what ways did Marcus Garvey's philosophies differ from that of Du Bois and Washington?
Separatist, Back to Africa Movement
Father of Black American Art
Aaron Douglass
Look no further than this ship line for a ticket back "home"
Black Star Line
He said "It Don't Mean A Thing...if It Ain't Got That Swing!"
Duke Ellington
The African American photographer known for his portraits that recast global perceptions of African Americans.
Answer: Who is James Van Der Zee?
How did Jazz and Soul come to spread around the world?
This Jamaican poet wrote the famous, "If We Should Die"
Claude McKay
Created by a Afro-Puerto-Rican, this New York Public Library serves as a treasure chest of Black History
The Schomberg
It allowed for the blending of Southern musical traditions with urban influences.
The Great Migration
Performer known for her international fame during the Jazz Age and fight for civil rights (amongst a list of other things).
Josephine Baker
What were 3 factors contributed to the migration of Black Southerners?
Floods, boll weevils, and spoiled crops, KKK, Jim Crow, industrial jobs during WW1 and WW2, education, White supremacy, Voting Rights
Oooh a Question: How did New Negro movement writers and artists refute the idea that African Americans lacked culture?
They created literature and educational resources showcasing Black history and achievements.
These establishments educated Blacks in New York, helping to prepare young abolitionists for leadership.
African Free Schools
Pioneers of Black Dance during the New Negro Movement
Nicholas Brothers or Katherine Dunham
Woman who wrote "Heritage," exploring the connection between Africa and African American identity.
Gwendolyn Bennett
What was Woodson's charge/complaint of American education in his book the Mis-Education of the Negro?
American education devalued Black history reinforcing inferiority and second class citizenship.
You have a question...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.
Many Blacks went to this organization for assistance in securing jobs and housing in the north after migrating from the rural south
The National Urban League (NUL)
Three elements of Jazz
Improvisation, Swing (I'll take collaboration), and Soul
First Black performer to star in her own television show, "Cabin In The Sky"
Ethel Waters
What responsibility did America play in 140,000 Afro-Caribbean immigrants migrating to the United States?
Business interests and U.S. government regime change decimating the local market and farmers, causing them to seek opportunities in the U.S.