Question #1
What was the significance of the Harlem Renaissance?
African American will begin to find their identity in America. It finally gave them the chance to accomplish something worthy of notice. It was a time where many moved to the cities to look for jobs. The NAACP was also formed.
Question #2
Who were some of the important figures (and what they were famous for) during the Harlem Renaissance?
James Weldon Johnson was the leader of the NAACP, a group of lawyers. Marshall was an influential judge who got his start in the NAACP. Herston was an actress and writer who wrote about her experiences in the south. Louis Armstrong was the most influential jazz musician. Duke Ellington was a pianist, one of the greatest composers in
American history. Bessie Smith was a female blues signer,m the highest paid black singer of all time. Langston Hughes was a famous poet who shared his view of African Americans.
Question #3
3) In the Poem, Mother to Son by Langston Hughes, what is the message (make sure you included the "why")?
The message is that no matter what we go through in life, it's
not always going to be easy. Sometimes, it will be very hard, but we have to keep on "climbing", to step up to the challenges that life throws at us.
What was the significance of the Harlem Renaissance?
African American will begin to find their identity in America. It finally gave them the chance to accomplish something worthy of notice. It was a time where many moved to the cities to look for jobs. The NAACP was also formed.
Question #2
Who were some of the important figures (and what they were famous for) during the Harlem Renaissance?
James Weldon Johnson was the leader of the NAACP, a group of lawyers. Marshall was an influential judge who got his start in the NAACP. Herston was an actress and writer who wrote about her experiences in the south. Louis Armstrong was the most influential jazz musician. Duke Ellington was a pianist, one of the greatest composers in
American history. Bessie Smith was a female blues signer,m the highest paid black singer of all time. Langston Hughes was a famous poet who shared his view of African Americans.
Question #3
3) In the Poem, Mother to Son by Langston Hughes, what is the message (make sure you included the "why")?
The message is that no matter what we go through in life, it's
not always going to be easy. Sometimes, it will be very hard, but we have to keep on "climbing", to step up to the challenges that life throws at us.