Critical Thinking 21-4 #5

The 1920's were a time of progression for African Americans. Organizations such as the NAACP and the UNIA struggled for civil rights and showed black pride. While this was happening, there was a great outburst of creativity in Harlem. This event came to be known as the Harlem Renaissance.
The Harlem Renaissance contributed a lot to both black and general American history. Several well-educated African Americans led the movement, expressing themselves through music, writing, and poetry, while encouraging others to do the same. Great American literature emerged at this time, including the works of writers Claude McKay and Langston Hughes. Jazz was also becoming quite popular in Harlem. Musicians like Louis Armstrong were particularly talented in this area, and quickly became well known,
During the Harlem Renaissance, African Americans not only gained some civil rights, but they also made an incredible impact on American history by expressing themselves through art and literature.