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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Decade That Roared

For Students 5th - 8th
A very brief overview of the decade between the end of World War I and the Great Depression.
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: A Brief Guide to the Harlem Renaissance

For Students 9th - 10th
Concise explanation of the term "Harlem Renaissance," largely as it applies to poetry. It discusses the movement's origins and some of its major figures.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Langston Hughes

For Students 3rd - 8th
This introduction to the life and writing of Langston Hughes profiles the poet who emerged with the Harlem Renaissance to earn "a place amongst the greatest poets America has ever produced."
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Article
Ohio State University

E History: Clash of Cultures: African American New Women

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on the cultural and political experiences of African American women in 1920s America.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Harlem Renaissance

For Students 5th - 8th
The Harlem Renaissance influenced not only African American culture in the Jazz Age, but all of American culture. Read about some of the shining stars of African American literature and music of the age.
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Handout
African American Literature Book Club

African American Literature Book Club: Langston Hughes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a short biography of Langston Hughes's life, a "Mini Bio: Langston Hughes" video [3:33] and links to 20 of his books.
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Website
Other

G. Schirmer, Inc.: Edward K. (Duke) Ellington

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of the famous American Jazz composer, pianist, and band leader, Duke Ellington (1899-1974 CE). The site describes "Duke's" personal and professional life.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Women in the 1920s

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive overview with detailed facts about the changing role of women in society. Provides lists of famous women of the 1920s.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: The Harlem Renaissance

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview and detailed facts about the Harlem Renaissance, the flowering of African-American culture.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Benny Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Benny Carter, an American jazz musician, an original and influential alto saxophonist, who was also a masterly composer and arranger and an important bandleader, trumpeter, and clarinetist.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Wallace Henry Thurman

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account of Wallace Henry Thurman, African-American editor, critic, novelist, and playwright associated with the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: James Van Der Zee

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account of James Van Der Zee, an American photographer, whose portraits chronicled the Harlem Renaissance.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: A'lelia Walker

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life of A'Lelia Walker, an American businesswoman associated with the Harlem Renaissance as a patron of the arts who provided an intellectual forum for the black literati of New York City during the 1920s.
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Handout
John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Fats Waller

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a brief biography about jazz pianist and composer Fats Waller. Also featured in this resource are a couple of audio clips of his music.
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Handout
John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: William Grant Still

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about composer William Grant Still in this resource. This brief biography highlights the career of this African American composer.
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Handout
John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: James P. Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Stride pianist James P. Johnson is featured in this resource with a brief biography highlighting his career. It includes an audio clip showcasing his piano playing style.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes

For Students 6th - 8th
This is the full text of the poem "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes. It includes a short bio of Langston Hughes and a focuses for the reader: As you read, take notes on the metaphor and larger message presented in the text. [Free...
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: "Letter From Spain"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Modern American Poetry provides a review of the famous poem by Langston Hughes. The information that is provided is somewhat brief, but factual, and worth checking out.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Facts About Marcus Garvey

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Marcus Garvey, political leader, journalist and Black Nationalist during the Harlem Renaissance era.
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Handout
Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Romare Bearden

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account covers the life and career of Romare Bearden, African-American painter who worked in many different types of media.
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Handout
Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Charles Alston

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account covers the life and career of Charles Alston, African-American painter and sculptor during the Harlem Renaissance.
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Website
African American Literature Book Club

African American Literature Book Club: Arna Bontemps

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography and a list of the works written by Harlem Renaissance author, Arna Bontemps.