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Poets' Corner: Harlem Shadows: The Poems of Claude Mc Kay

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of seventy four poems by Claude McKay. With an introduction by editor Nelson Miller highlighting his life and great works.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The New Negro

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about some of the people who contributed to the Harlem Renaissance in this video from A Walk Through Harlem.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: Langston Hughes

For Students 9th - 10th
Poet laureate Langston Hughes is featured in this brief biography highlighting his vast collection of writings, particularly his poetry, which drew upon racial and self awareness in America. See "Langston Hughes Activities" for related...
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African American Literature Book Club

African American Literature Book Club: Zora Neale Hurston

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on Zora Neale Hurston including a bibliography, the video [2:30] "Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun" and links to 11 of her books including her most famous work There Eyes Were Watching God.
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Georgetown University

Georgetown University: Anne Spencer (1882 1975)

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes theme, perspective, form, style and comparison of Anne Spencer's work. Many contemporaries are named and linked.
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Other

Wired for Books: "Their Eyes Were Watching God"`

For Students 9th - 10th
Professors discuss the book by Zora Neale Hurston. Gives insight into the style and character analysis.
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Other

Vanderbilt.edu."the the Black Female & Renaissannce Rena

For Students 9th - 10th
Highly detailed article concerning this famous era. Historical significance is addressed and a well-written analysis of many authors.
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Howard University

Howard University: Sterling A. Brown, a Literary Tribute

For Students 9th - 10th
This tribute article discusses the author as a professor, critic and Poet Laureate.
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Georgetown University

Georgetown University: Jean Toomer (1894 1967)

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent research site! Includes theme, perspective, form, style,audience, comparison, and contrast of the famous author's work.
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Other

Women in History: Zora Neale Hurston

For Students 9th - 10th
Superb site that outlines essential information about Zora Neale Hurston. Links are provided for additional information.
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Georgetown University

Georgetown University: Countee Cullen (1903 1946)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Includes form, style, comparison and contrast of Countee Cullen's work. Also has links to famous contemporaries of the era.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Countee Cullen

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes Countee Cullen's early life, his works and contains links to his contemporaries.
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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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Columbia University

Columbia University: Harlem Hospital Wpa Murals

For Students 9th - 10th
Painted during the Great Depression and funded under the Works Progress Administration/Federal Art Project these murals carry with them a history worth noting.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning:american Literature: The Harlem Renaissance: Langston Hughes

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on Langston Hughes and two of him poems: "Theme for English B" and "I, Too." It provides links to the two poems including an audio version of "I, Too" and a handout worksheet for "Theme for English B." It asks student...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: American Lit and Comp: The Harlem Renaissance: Commas

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on comma usage including rules and examples. It features links to rules, an exercise, and a quiz for comma usage, and a self-assessment quiz.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning:american Lit and Comp: The Harlem Renaissance: Sat Practice

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on the practice for the SAT test. I offers links to a full practice test, SAT vocabulary word lists, and the College Board website.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: American Masters Collection: Zora Neale Hurston

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of four media galleries of videos about Zora Neale Hurston and her novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God."
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: American Lit and Composition: Their Eyes Were Watching God

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an introduction to the novel Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston, which was hailed for its mastery of the southern black dialect and its artistic style and symbolism.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 2: Langston Hughes and the Blues

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore relationship between music and poetry in this African-American history lesson on Langston Hughes, the Harlem Renaissance, and other artists such as Bessie Smith, John Hammond, the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones.
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PBS

Pbs: Online News Hour Forum: Harlem Renaissance

For Students 9th - 10th
Although this site is about an exhibition, it does provide additional information about the Harlem Renaissance such as how it celebrated African American culture and what its legacy was.
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Yale University

Harlem Renaissance Births a Black Culture: 369th Infantry Regiment

For Students 9th - 10th
Very brief description of the 369th Infantry Regiment, the African American regiment also known as the "Harlem Hell Fighters."
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Malvin Gray Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on African American artist of the Harlem Renaissance Malvin Gray Johnson. In addition, an extensive listing of his works as...
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Digital History

Digital History:the Great Migration

For Students 9th - 10th
The Great Migration for African Americans began during World War I as blacks left the segregated south to find jobs in the north. Read about how segregation followed them into their northern neighborhoods. See also how the Harlem...