Harlem Renaissance

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