The Harlem Renaissance

Abstract

The Harlem Renaissance was a direct result of the mass migration of African Americans from the Southern regions of the United States to the Northern and Midwestern regions of the country. The Renaissance marked the “coming of age for African Americans” (Hill 5) this sudden but great movement or migration of such a large number of African Americans, resulted in an explosion of cultural activates in many of America’s northern urban centers. The Renaissance marked a vibrant time in America’s history. One filled with art, music, literature and dance.