Effects Of The Harlem Renaissance

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Music and literature caused many cultural changes in the Black community during the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s. The Harlem Renaissance was a movement for Black people where they were able to embrace their culture and celebrate freedom. They came from the south to New York to get away from racism. They were finally able to make music and literature because they didn’t have their own community before to be able to be themselves. For example “The Harlem Renaissance influenced theater, art, and music. For the first time, Broadway presented black actors in serious roles.” It had a major influence on theater,art and music and for the first time,Broadway presented black actors in serious roles.This was a major milestone in the history of African

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