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Robert Hunt
Part One:
1) In 4-5 pages, describe when was Harlem in “in vogue”? In other words, when were the writings and cultural production of Harlem popular and with whom? ... When the Harlem Renaissance was at its peak, it was magnificent. ... The climax of the Harlem Renaissance happened in the 1920s (Lewis 156). ...
Harlem, New York was home of the Harlem Renaissance. The Renaissance entailed works of literature, music, dance and plays created by African Americans living in Harlem. Harlem large Afro-American population was a major influence on the Harlem Renaissance. ...
The Harlem Renaissance was able to swiftly spread around Harlem and New York (areas around Harlem) because of journals and newspapers. ... This was important because it kept the Harlem Renaissance in the public eye and made many people aware of what was happening in Harlem. ... With the circulation of the magazines and journals, poets from other parts of the country were inspired to come to Harlem to write (Lewis 96). Therefore, making Harlem an “Afro-America’s Paris” in the 1920s.
The writings and cultural shows of the Harlem Renaissance were definitely popular in Harlem among itsblacks. These works were created by Harlem residents. This gave it a Harlem perspective and made it possible for people in Harlem to easily relate to it. ... In the end, the Renaissance brought Blacks one step closer to equality in a non-violent way.
There should be no surprise that Blacks had an interest in the Harlem Renaissance. ... Whites loved the products and productions of the Harlem Renaissance. Whites, who were scared to live in Harlem, would make an exemption during the night. ... There were even white celebrities entering Harlem. This showed that the Harlem Renaissance “bug” wasn’t constrained to poor or low class whites. ... The Harlem clubs were becoming so popular among Whites; they started to open “Black clubs” in their own neighborhoods. ... “The Cotton Club-Harlem’s gaudiest and best-known nightspot- was virtually unknown territory to Afro-Americans” (Lewis 209). ...
The Harlem Renaissance was popular with Whites because Whites couldn’t understand Blacks. ... This was evident because some of the Black clubs in Harlem realized the sudden interest of Whites in their clubs and decided to make their club Whites only. ... The Whites came to Harlem because they wanted to be around Blacks. ... Whites were becoming bored with their daily routines and the Harlem Renaissance had perfect timing.
White women took a particular interest in the Harlem Renaissance, especially with writers like Zora Neale Hurston. She was one the few female writers during the Harlem Renaissance. ... The Renaissance encouraged many White women because they believed if Blacks could do it, they could do it too and probably better.
The 1920s was when Harlem shined like the sun. It was able to happen during this period because of the large population of Blacks in Harlem.
Approximate Word count = 2326
Approximate Pages = 9.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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