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Do Now- Page 161• In your notebook, describe this painting (mention specific parts and

interactions)*you have five minutes (until 1:10)

Agenda, Objectives, Reminders

1. Do Now2. Notes on Harlem Renaissance3. Poem analysis4. Illustrated Encyclopedia Entry

Objective: I can summarize and describe major reasons and trends during the Harlem Renaissance during the 1920s and identify its impact on America today.

Reminders:• Turn in your article question from yesterday• Homework due tomorrow

Harlem

Empire State Building

Central ParkQueens

Brooklyn

Bronx

Notes on page 162

The Harlem Renaissance• Harlem- a district in New York City, north of 96th Street in

northeastern Manhattan.• Renaissance- revival of art, literature, and culture• “New Negro”- term during the Harlem Renaissance encouraging

Afr. Americans to embrace their culture –against Jim Crow racial segregation.

• Jazz- music with African-American roots that thrives in 1920s “Jazz Age” (Ragtime + Blues = Jazz)

• African American literature and art also thrives during Harlem Renaissance to encourage and celebrate African American culture

• Many white Americans also join in the celebration of jazz and art in Harlem

The “New Negro” Jazz, Art, and

Literature

I, Too, Sing America by Langston Hughes

I, too, sing America.

I am the darker brother.They send me to eat in the kitchenWhen company comes,But I laugh,And eat well,And grow strong.

Tomorrow,I'll be at the table

When company comes.Nobody'll dareSay to me,"Eat in the kitchen,"Then.

Besides, They'll see how beautiful I amAnd be ashamed--

I, too, am America.

Harlem Night Clubby Langston Hughes

Sleek black boys in a cabaret.Jazz-band, jazz-band,--Play, PLAY, PLAY!Tomorrow....who knows?Dance today!

White girls' eyesCall gay black boys.Black boys' lipsGrin jungle joys.

Dark brown girlsIn blond men's arms.

Jazz-band, jazz-band,--Sing Eve's charm!

White ones, brown ones,What do you knowAbout tomorrowWhere all paths go?

Jazz-boys, jazz-boys,--Play, PLAY, PLAY!Tomorrow....is darkness.Joy today!

Illustrated Encyclopedia Entry(bottom of page 161)

• Create an Encyclopedia Entry that explains what the Harlem Renaissance means to you. Also add an illustration!