Harlem Renaissance

A great literary and artistic community emerged from a cultural movement sparked, in part, by the migration of black Americans from the South to the urban North. Many of these people settled in Harlem, just north of Manhattan in New York City. Harlem became a center of African American culture and celebrated and encouraged the literary and artistic expression of the culture. Some artists, writers, and performers who emerged from the Harlem Renaissance included W. E. B. DuBois, Marcus Garvey, Zora Neale Hurston, Dorothy West, and Langston Hughes.

1::	RESEARCH THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE
	Research an important figure from the Harlem Renaissance and write a two page biography on the figure you choose. The research will be reviewed and the paper written during class. You must have at least two different types of resources, such as encyclopedias, Web sites, non-fiction books, almanacs, special encyclopedias, periodicals. Some good places to start your research are: Harlem Renaissance Bibliography, compiled by the Chicago Public Library The Harlem Renaissance, a suggested reading covering the literature, performing arts, visual arts and major events of the era. It is also important to remember that you must cite your sources, even sources from the Web! For the correct citation style for various resources, see Citing Online Sources. Rubric Completed assignment on time ___ Turned in:     notes ___   outline or categorized notes ___   rough draft ___   final draft ___ Bibliography ___ Utilized at least 3 sources with at least 2 types ___ Conventions ___ 5=Outstanding 4=Above Average 3=Average 2=Below Average 1=Unacceptable
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