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From Children's Literature Legacy Award-winning author Nikki Grimes comes a feminist-forward new collection of poetry celebrating the little-known women poets of the Harlem Renaissance-- paired with full-color, original art from today's most talented female African-American illustrators. Taking inspiration from the unsung women poets of the era, Grimes uses the "Golden Shovel" poetry method to create original poems drawn from the words of ... groundbreaking...
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In the 1920s, many African Americans left the South to escape racial violence. Some settled in New York City's Harlem neighborhood. Black artists, writers, and musicians in Harlem ushered in a cultural revolution called the Harlem Renaissance. The Harlem Renaissance explores this movement and its legacy.
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The intellectual and cultural expansion of the 1920s known as the Harlem Renaissance deeply enriched American society. Recently freed from slavery, black Americans finally had an opportunity to freely express themselves even though they continued to face many hardships, including segregation and poverty. Through main text that features annotated quotes from primary sources and historical photographs, readers learn about the contributions people of...
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"After years of oppression and slavery, a new day dawned for African Americans in the early twentieth century. An explosion of art, literature, music, and more swept the nation. In Harlem, New York, it was especially evident. It was there that a renaissance of art and thought caught the attention of the country and the world. Life was forever changed for both black and white Americans"--
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"The Black History series examines the experiences, events, and accomplishments of African Americans. Each book traces an era in American history from slavery to the Civil Rights Movement to contemporary times, showcasing important events from each of these periods. Detailed text, historic photos, and fact-packed sidebars ensure students will gain a greater respect and understanding of African American heritage."--