Poets of the Harlem Renaissance

In the early 1920s, African-American artists, writers, musicians, and performers were part of a cultural movement known as the Harlem Renaissance. Harlem, a New York City neighborhood, became the mecca for African-American culture and inspiration.

In this topic, you will explore the cultural importance of the Harlem Renaissance and learn about three of the movement's most influential poets: Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, and Claude McKay.

Essential Question

• What was the Harlem Renaissance, and why was it of such great importance?