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Bessie Smith, a popular musician of the Harlem Renaissance, sings this also popular song.

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Bessie Smith (July 9,1892 or April 15,1894 - Sept.26,1937) was Americas most popular female blues singer of the 1920s and '30s. Smith is often regarded as one of the greatest singers of her era, and along with Louis Armstrong, a major influence on subsequent jazz vocalists.

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A painting by Aaron Douglas, which shows the chains of slavery and the potential future available to the African American community.

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Jazz and blues artist during Harlem Rennaisance.

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A work by Archibald J. Motley

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This was the name of a painting by artist William Henry Johnson, displaying a scene of everyday life.

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A work by Archibald J. Motley

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This is a work by William Henry Johnson, portraying another scene of typical daily life. While this was African Americans' life at one time, this would begin to change for them.

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I am the darker brother.  They send me to eat in the kitchen.  When company comes, but I laugh, and I eat well, and I grow strong.

Tomorrow, I'll be at the table when company comes. Nobody'll dare say to me, "Eat in the kitchen,“ then. Besides, they'll see how beautiful I am and be ashamed-- I, too, am America.

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A painting of Motley's that shows the exotic and sensual aspects of the Harlem Renaissance art.

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Oh, hello Dolly, well, hello Dolly
It's so nice to have you back where you belong
You're lookin' swell, Dolly, I can tell, Dolly
You're still glowin', you're still crowin', you're still goin' strong

We feel the room swayin' while the band's playin'
One of your old favorite songs from way back when
So, take her wrap fellas, find her an empty lap, fellas
Dolly won't never ever go away again

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A painter from the Harlem Renaissance who did an excellent job of bringing the African themes of their old culture into his paintings.

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This painting depicts the themes of the African culture that the African Americans came from. It mixes in musical elements to show their high value for music.

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A popular artist from the Harlem Renaissance. This is a self-portrait Motley made of himself.

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Dance halls became even more popular during the Harlem Renaissance.

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This is the title of a painting by Archibald J. Motley, further showing the artistic culture of this time, full of dancing and music.

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An African American painter during the Harlem Renaissance

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A club where African Americans were not served, BUT where they could play their music!

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A work by Archibald J. Motley, further showing the culture of African Americans.

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An African-American painter during the Harlem Renaissance who was well known for his "expressionist, folk style" and also his ability to explore with textures.

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This is a time in history where jazz bands were very popular!

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By Duke Ellington

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Duke Ellington   It don't mean a thing 1943

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Uploaded by Heidi Anderson on 2016-06-07.

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This is where the Harlem Renaissance was based.

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This is a popular jazz song by Duke Ellington.

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Uploaded by Heidi Anderson on 2016-06-07.

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Duke Ellington was a very popular musician during the Harlem Renaissance. This is one of his popular songs.

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This is a painting by Palmer Hayden that displays the African American's pride in his culture. Many of the art work of this time showed scenes of them dancing and enjoying their culture.

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Du Bois was an activist of his time, fighting for the civil rights of African Americans.

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A work by Archibald J. Motley

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This a poem written by Langston Hughes, recited on a video clip.

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Langston Hughes reads The Negro Speaks of Rivers

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This was a very popular book by W.E.B. Du Bois.

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Another popular musician of the Harlem Renaissance.

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A very popular musician of the Harlem Renaissance. Known for his raspy voice and talent with the trumpet.