Harlem Renaissance
(Har-lem-Ren-ais-sance)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. A cultural, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem, New York, spanning the 1920s. During the time, it was known as the 'New Negro Movement', named after the 1925 anthology by Alain Locke.
Example Sentence
The Harlem Renaissance was a pivotal moment in African American cultural history.
More Example Sentences
Many famous jazz musicians and writers emerged during the Harlem Renaissance.
Synonyms
cultural movement; artistic revival; African American cultural awakening
Antonyms
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