These are some Negro Spirituals that were quite popular in their time and
carried on through generations.
Negro Spirituals
This is your assignmnet to read three articles (or portions of articles) in
looking at what is called the Harlem Renaissance. Please follow the
directions and questions carefully. The due dates are given on the
assignment.
Assignment: Articles for Harlem Renaissance
This is the etext of "The Souls of Black Folk" by W.E.B. Du Bois. It's laid
out chapter by chapter. This is a look at the identity of African Americans
in the U.S. as their "twoness." This discussed twoness will apply to other
identities.
Read only Chapter 1.
The Souls of Black Folk
Comments on the time by two prominent figures of the Renaissance. Also
includes some small images of art during the period.
When the Negro Was in Vogue
This is the introduction of Alain Locke's "The New Negro", a collection of
essays. Alain Locke wrote the introduction and presents some interesting
ideas of the time.
The New Negro
Here are the poems we will read and discuss for this unit. Follow directions
given in class.
Harlem Renaissance select poetry
This is a rather well laid out site on the Harlem Renaissance. Please be
advised, I have not been able to check all of the links for accuracy. You
will need to cross reference any information you use from any of the sites.
Harlem Renaissance
Article against jazz music in the time.
Does Jazz Put the Sin in Syncopation?
Poetry. This poetry was inspired by jazz music, rhythm and tones.
Jazz Poetry: 1920s-30s
A brief introduction to jazz music.
Music 212: History of Jazz Music
A brief history of the blues.
A Brief History of the Blues
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. This exhibition
provides historical background during the time period and photographs of
major figures.
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Different writings from major figures in the Harlem Renaissance.
Rhapsodies in Black
Art during the Renaissance. Pick through the links. The artwork is
different and quite interesting.
Harlem Renaissance Art
Good site with images of artwork and brief explanations of the artist and
work. Click on the artwork, then click on the art again and click on the
name for a more detailed explanation of the artist and the art.
Art in 1925
This is the full text for Sonny's Blues by James Baldwin. It's in PDF format
and should be readable by any computer with the reader (free to download).
Sonny's Blues