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Langston Hughes is one of the most famous people associated with the Harlem Renaissance and among the most influential leaders of the Civil Rights movement. He is considered among the greatest poets in U.S. history, Hughes was one of the earliest creators of jazz poetry, poetry that “demonstrates jazz-like rhythm”.

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Baker was a highly influential figure in the civil rights movement being the first black woman to become a world-famous entertainer. She often would set trend that both black and white woman would follow.

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If we must die, let it not be like hogs
Hunted and penned in an inglorious spot,
While round us bark the mad and hungry dogs,
Making their mock at our accursèd lot.
If we must die, O let us nobly die,
So that our precious blood may not be shed
In vain; then even the monsters we defy
Shall be constrained to honor us though dead!
O kinsmen! we must meet the common foe!
Though far outnumbered let us show us brave,
And for their thousand blows deal one death-blow!
What though before us lies the open grave?
Like men we'll face the murderous, cowardly pack,
Pressed to the wall, dying, but fighting back!

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Ellingtons contribution to jazz was unthinkable. Jazz was known as the heartbeat
of the renaissance.

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She arrived in Harlem when the Harlem Renaissance was at its peak. Hurston was an author that focused mainly on revealing the truth of the black southern experience.

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A African American painter whoD depicted the realities of the black struggle for political and creative freedom.

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An american writer, scholar, and artist. He was known as the, "dean of the Harlem Renaissance".

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Was a civil rights activist for the NCAAP.

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Jacob Lawrence, 1941. This shows the segregation of African Americans and Whites.

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Palmer C. Hayden, 1938, oil on canvas.

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Rucha Alur and Leah Harris

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Formed in 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is a civil rights organization in the United States, is a bi-racial organization to advance justice for African Americans.

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Who do you think is comin' to town
You'll never guess who
Lovable, hugable, Emily Brown
Miss Brown to you

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He's one man I always know just where to find
He's one man I always know just where to find
When you want true lovin', go and get the cemetary kind

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The cotton club was ran by a white gangster, there was strict segregation in the club. African Americans were only there to provide staffing. The idea behind the club was to show a "plantation style environment".

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In 1924, this parade on Lenox Avenue has a sign that states, "this negro has no fear".

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Jacob Lawrence wanted to highlight the heaviness and repetitive nature of labor during this era.

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Lawrence was a painter known for his portrayals of African American life.

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Portrays non violent African American protestors marching for voting rights faced police violence when they reached the end of the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama. The event is now known as Bloody Sunday.

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He thought to teach African Americans that black is beautiful and that they should embrace and love their heritage.

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He disagreed with Booker and demanded that change happen now. He felt African Americans should have the same opportunities in education as whites.

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Booker T. Washington telling a group of African Americans that racism will eventually fade.

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A 1930s song, composed by Jimmy McHugh and lyrics by Dorothy Fields. This song was portrayed by many of the greats Louis Armstrong being one of those.

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The Savoy Ballroom in Harlem was the birthplace of the Lindy Hop.

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The history of swing dance started during the Harlem Renaissance. It was created as  a mockery of Europe's sedate waltzes.

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He was known as the king of swing during the Harlem Renaissance period for his love of the playing the drums and being a band leader.

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One of the most prominent musicians during the Harlem Renaissance era. He helped pave the way for the acceptance of Jazz music.

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It was common for women to bush the boundaries of fashion. Women often wore loose clothing with low necklines. An outfit was also not complete without its accessories, a bell fitting hat with all kinds of jewelry.

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Painting by Archibald Motley Jr. in 1891. It is associated with the WPA (Works Progress Administration) during the great depression