Harlem Renaissance Key Figures and Concepts

The video explores the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement in the early 20th century sparked by the Great Migration. African Americans moved north, settling in Harlem, New York, and brought with them a cultural explosion of art, music, and literature. Key figures like W.E.B. Du Bois and organizations like the Harman Foundation played significant roles. The movement faced criticism but succeeded in reshaping African American identity and debunking stereotypes. The Harlem Renaissance left a lasting legacy on American culture, influencing future generations of artists.

What was the primary reason African Americans moved to Harlem during the Great Migration?

• To join the military

• To find better job opportunities and escape discrimination

• To explore new culinary experiences

• To escape the cold weather in the South

What was the original name of the Harlem Renaissance?

• The New Negro Movement

• The Jazz Age

• The Harlem Explosion

• The Black Arts Movement

Who was a key figure in guiding the Harlem Renaissance and used 'The Crisis' magazine as a platform?

• Zora Neale Hurston

• Langston Hughes

• Duke Ellington

• W.E.B. Du Bois

Which of the following was NOT a key ingredient for the Harlem Renaissance?

• A guiding force

• Artists

• Government funding

• Patrons

Which organization was known for supporting black painters and sculptors during the Harlem Renaissance?

• The Schomburg Center

• The Harmon Foundation

• The NAACP

• The Cotton Club

Which literary figure won the Opportunity Literary Journal contest and became a staple of the Harlem Renaissance?

• W.E.B. Du Bois

• Oscar Micheaux

• Zora Neale Hurston

• Langston Hughes

What was Oscar Micheaux known for during the Harlem Renaissance?

• Creating jazz music

• Writing poetry

• Directing films that challenged racial stereotypes

• Painting African-American subjects

Which music genre became central to Harlem's cultural scene during the Renaissance?

• Classical

• Rock

• Jazz

• Country

What was a criticism of the Harlem Renaissance according to some historians?

• It was too focused on European art styles

• It was used as a propaganda tool by black elites

• It did not include enough music

• It was too short-lived

What impact did the Harlem Renaissance have on African American culture?

• It was only influential in Harlem

• It had no significant impact

• It debunked stereotypes and reshaped cultural perceptions

• It reinforced existing stereotypes