Harlem Renaissance, a blossoming (c. 1918–37) of African American culture, particularly in the creative arts, and the most influential movement in African American literary history. Learn more about the Harlem Renaissance, including its noteworthy works
Perhaps the most enduring symbol of the Roaring Twenties is that of the flapper, the emancipated “New Woman” who bobbed her hair, wore loose, knee-length dresses, smoked and drank in public, and was more open about sex. 1 of 2 What was the impact of the Harlem Renaissance?Learn more...
After her husband became pastor, Coretta Scott King joined the choir at the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church. Hear two of her friends and members of the congregation remember Mrs. King’s legacy and her voice. Watch nowWatch now video about Coretta Scott King ...
After performing at Harlem's famous Cotton Club, Harold and Fayard began appearing in short films and, eventually, feature-length musicals throughout the 1930s and 1940s--including the groundbreaking 1943 film "Stormy Weather." After the heyday of movie musicals, both brothers made a successful...
The Green Book, first published in 1936, was the brainchild of a Harlem-based postal carrier named Victor Hugo Green who, like most Africans Americans in the mid-20th century, had grown weary of the discrimination Blacks faced whenever they ventured outside their neighborhoods. This guide helped...
Learn about the life, career, and death of Miles Davis, the influential jazz trumpeter. Also read about Davis' most famous songs and his impact on...
The 28th president of the United States, Woodrow Wilson, had a mission and mind set for world peace. He served two terms as President. In this lesson you will learn more interesting facts about the life of President Wilson. Early Life of Woodrow Wilson ...
How did Augusta Savage contribute to the Harlem Renaissance? What challenges did Augusta Savage face as a black woman artist in the early 20th century? What is Augusta Savage’s legacy? Augusta Savage, an African American artist, faced significant obstacles due to her ethnicity and gender in her...
Jazz may be a style of music most associated with Harlem and New Orleans, but the country's oldest annual jazz festival actually takes place in Newport. The introduction of a jazz festival to upper-class white Newport in 1954 was met with some skepticism and some issues (complaints from loca...
1. Grocery Prices in the Year 1935 These 1935 grocery prices have been made available courtesy of the Morris County Public Library in Whippany, NJ. and from OnCourseSystems.com. Remember, $1.00 in 1935 is worth about $19.44 today.