Poets
Who wrote "If We Must Die?"
Claude McKay
Marcus Garvey
Who was a popular jazz musician known for playing the trumpet?
Louis Armstrong
In which borough of NYC is Harlem located?
Manhattan
Who wrote "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?"
Maya Angelou
What movement was pivotal to the Harlem Renaissance?
The New Negro Movement
This famous jazz singer performed at the Cotton Club, and is known for her song called "Strange Fruit."
Billie Holiday
Which street in Harlem is known for clubs and theatres?
125th Street
Who wrote the poem "Heritage?"
Countee Cullen
This man co-founded the NAACP and coined the "Talented Tenth."
W.E.B. Dubois
This musician pioneered the big-band jazz style and played the piano.
Duke Ellington
What popular Harlem nightclub allowed white people as patrons?
The Cotton Club
Who wrote "A dream deferred?"
Langston Hughes
Which migration caused people to flock to Harlem?
The Great Migration
Who created Renaissance figurines?
Augusta Savage
This famous theater housed comedy shows, dance routines, and more!
Apollo Theater
Who wrote "Their Eyes Were Watching God."
Zora Neale Hurston
What socio-political movement advocated for African American self-determination?
The Pan-African movement
Who is known as "The Empress of the Blues."
Bessie Smith
What popular community location became an artistic hub for African Americans?
Harlem YMCA