Harlem Renaissance AH OG by Anna Hudson https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq U.S. History 1920's Project en-us 2016-12-02 18:43:06 UTC 2024-11-27 21:04:19 UTC hello@padlet.com Website Review #1 odglaser https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq/wish/141824372 HISTORY.COM: Harlem Renaissance

This website entails a brief overview of the Harlem Renaissance by explaining the purpose, listing influential figures, and the overall legacy of the movement. Although the explanation is short, the easy to read format includes enough information for the reader to have a better overall understanding of the Harlem Renaissance. Along with a written explanation, the website includes a quick three minute video that includes images from the time period. With the addition of this video, information can be learned in a variety of ways: reading, listening, and seeing. After reviewing this website, a reader will have an overall consensus about what the Harlem Renaissance was. They will be introduced to important people during this time period and learn about the aesthetics of this era. ]]> 2016-12-05 17:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq/wish/141824372 Website Review #2 odglaser https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq/wish/141840594 BIOGRAPHY.COM: Famous Harlem Renaissance People

Throughout this website, the primary focus is on the influential historical figures during the Harlem Renaissance. The website starts off with a video about Duke Ellington, an American jazz legend who came to fame during this time period. Following the video is a short paragraph briefly explaining the Harlem Renaissance and introducing a few important people. The website also includes a gallery of 16 pictures from the time period, which contributes to the full understanding of the renaissance.  Because the primary focus of this website is on the people themselves, the biography's of 27 different figures is given. After reading through a few of the biography's it can be determined that a quick synopsis is given, followed by a thorough evaluation of their childhood, career, and legacy. These biography's include photograph's of the person as well. Overall, this website proves to be very effective in sharing information on various historical figures of the Harlem Renaissance. ]]> 2016-12-05 18:36:18 UTC https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq/wish/141840594 Primary Source #1 aehudson https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq/wish/141840881 The Cotton Club, located in the heart of Harlem, New York, was a club operated by the white gangster, Owney Madden. His club was opened in 1923 and its primary reason was for Madden to sell alcohol to a prohibition crowd. The club was closed many times, but eventually would reopen due to the fact that the owner had political connections. There was segregation with in, for only white patrons would be allowed in, minus the fact that the entertainers and staff were black. Music was a large part of the club as well and was orchestrated to bring to mind a jungle like atmosphere. Due to all these reasons and more, the Cotton Club was in high demand. I can definitely see how in the 1920's, a place like this would be popular for all it's entertainment, illegal sale of alcohol, and the music played. ]]> 2016-12-05 18:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq/wish/141840881 Website Review #3 odglaser https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq/wish/141846086 USHISTORY.ORG: The Harlem Renaissance

This website was very effective in giving a variety on information on the Harlem Renaissance. While other sites give one broad overview or great detail of one specific aspect of the era, this website includes information from all areas. By beginning with a summary, the reader is able to have an overall consensus about the renaissance. After the summary, the website inhibits information about The Great Migration, which was essentially the "base" for the renaissance to take place. This extra piece of information is not included in most other sites, but it vital to fully understand the era. The fact that The Great Migration was included added extra information that the helped the reader make connections to previous time periods in America. As the site continues, the information is broken up into sections about different writers, actors and musicians. Although the information is relatively brief, it includes information from many different aspects of the Harlem Renaissance. With the inclusion of a photo, the reader is able to see a primary source form the time, but the website is not very interactive and there is not enough pictures for the reader to have a visual of the time period. Overall, this website did a good job incorporating information from all aspects of the Harlem Renaissance and exemplified the cultural celebration of African Americans.       ]]> 2016-12-05 18:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq/wish/141846086 12 Sentence Paragraph #1 aehudson https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq/wish/141912649 In the 1920’s, there was a rise of cultural, social, and artistic style that took place in Harlem, New York.  This was known as the Harlem Renaissance, spanning the entirety of the 1920’s. It is known to be the rebirth of African American arts introducing new cultural and art expressions that spread across the United States. A large portion of the African American literary movement rose up from a generation that had memories of the loss and gains during Reconstruction after the Civil War. Much of the Harlem Renaissance had a part in the Great Migration in the early 20th century as many Negros moved to the North and away from the South. Harlem was the destination for migrants around the country. It attracted many people seeking work and had an educated class that made the area a center of culture. Harlem had originally been an exclusive suburb for the white middle and upper classes in the 19th century. Due to it’s affluent start, it led to the development of grand avenues, beautiful homes, and world-class amenities. Various forms of art broke out during this time which is primarily what the Harlem Renaissance is known for. Not only the painting and drawing aspect of it, but the fashion, literature, and music played an enormous role in shaping the years to come. Over all, the 1920’s Harlem Renaissance was a thriving part of American history that made American grow in multiple aspects.     ]]> 2016-12-06 01:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq/wish/141912649 Vocabulary List aehudson https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq/wish/141913355
  • The New Negro Movement- An artistic movement of subtle propaganda to uplift a race.
  • The Urban League Bulletin- African American news paper out of New York
  • The American Dream- An ideal state of success that involves owning a house, being able to provide for you family, and attaining certain material objects. 
  • Folk Material- A type of music and art that was appreciated and encouraged during the Harlem Renaissance. 
  • Ghetto- A poorly, densely populated city district occupied by minority ethnic groups linked together by economic hardship and social restrictions.

    • ]]>     2016-12-06 01:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq/wish/141913355     YouTube Video odglaser https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq/wish/141925464 This video gives a quick 3 minute overview of the Harlem Renaissance. ]]> 2016-12-06 04:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq/wish/141925464 Connection to Today's Issues odglaser https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq/wish/141925550 This website shows a unique request from an author of the Harlem Renaissance. Throughout his letter, he explains the importance of the continuation of reading and remembering works from the renaissance. When considering the impact of the Harlem Renaissance internationally, it can be determined that the time period can be looked back on as a foundation for African American's in a time where they were treated inferior to white people on an extreme level. As racial issues are still a standing issue in today's society all over the world, the Harlem Renaissance can be reflected on to learn about struggles minorities face and how they are no different than anyone else. ]]> 2016-12-06 04:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq/wish/141925550 12 Sentence Paragraph #2 odglaser https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq/wish/141925859 The 1920's proved to be time where America thrived culturally and socially. While racism and discrimination was still extremely prevalent all over America, the Harlem Renaissance proved to be a time where African American culture, music, and art flourished causing a change in America's culture and society as a whole. Thus far, African American's were forced to conform to society and faced harsh mistreatment for expressing themselves. In the 1920's, the great abundance of African American's in the North from The Great Migration called for the black culture to flourish and grow tremendously. For the first time, African American's were becoming celebrities by both black and white people through music, literature, and art. Although not all renaissance artists became famous and wealthy, their pieces had a major impact on the upcoming and withstanding culture in America. Because of the Harlem Renaissance new music styles like jazz became popular. The new jazz culture influenced society in countless ways as it brought a lot of attention to racial issues in America. The new literature and artwork focused on expressing black culture and racial issues as well. The new call to attention of racial issues led to a great deal of controversy in America. Many white American's were upset that people were making an issue of race, especially during postwar where citizens wanted peace. Others appreciated the new art from the era and supported African American's and their fight for social reforms. Overall, the Harlem Renaissance proved to impact racial tensions and American culture through artwork, literature. and music. ]]> 2016-12-06 05:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq/wish/141925859 Primary Source #2 aehudson https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq/wish/142093998 In the video below, we see and hear the amazing jazz music performed by the one and only, Louis Armstrong. During the Harlem Renaissance, jazz music was born and one of the most famous jazz music performers, was Louis Armstrong. He was a foundational performer in jazz and shifted the playing of music from big ensemble performances, to solo shows. Armstrong's influence traveled far beyond jazz music with his career spanning almost five decades. He was one of the first truly popular African American entertainers during the 1920's and he rarely would politicize his race. Louis's artistry and personality allowed him a high place in society, one of which was normally restricted to American Americans. As a musical performer myself, I love Louis Armstrong's work and what he did to shape the music in the 1920's. ]]> 2016-12-06 17:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq/wish/142093998 Primary Source #3 odglaser https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq/wish/142115135 The poem below entitled "The Negro Speaks of the Rivers" was written by Langston Hughes in 1920. Langston Hughes was a very popular poet throughout the Harlem Renaissance who wrote about racism and political issues in America. The poem begins by talking about rivers. This connection to rivers relates to the history of black people and how their history originated in Africa. These rivers represent Africa and the humanity they once saw. By later referencing human blood, Hughes is connecting the river to people, and how people take something innocent and beautiful (a person) and deprive them of humanity; representing people at war with the blood. The connection the he soul and the rivers represents the knowledge, awareness, humanity, and history he knows. After this, Hughes continues to allude back to his ancestry in Africa by referencing rivers there and makes reference to rivers in America as well. My the end, Hughes illustrates the idea that he is well informed and has knowledge of history and humanity. Overall, this poem shows the racism and background of black people in America which contributed to show black cultural during the Harlem Renaissance.

    I've known rivers:
    I've known rivers ancient as the world and older than the
    Flow of human blood in human veins.

    My soul has grown deep like the rivers.

    I bathed in the Euphrates when dawns were young.
    I built my hut near the Congo and it lulled me to sleep.
    I looked upon the Nile and raised the pyramids above it.
    I heard the singing of the Mississippi     when Abe Lincoln went down to New Orleans, and I've seen its muddy bosom turn all golden in the sunset.

    I've known rivers:
    Ancient, dusky rivers.

    My soul has grown deep like the rivers.
    ]]>     2016-12-06 18:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq/wish/142115135     iMovie odglaser https://padlet.com/aehudson/rso7w2bnemuq/wish/142165344 Here is an iMovie we created to introduce the Harlem Renaissance. 

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