Arts and Letters of the Harlem Renaissance

November 19, 2021
13 min
Black American History - Episode 26: Arts and Letters of the Harlem Renaissance

Black American History - Episode 26: Arts and Letters of the Harlem Renaissance

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Overview

The Harlem Renaissance was one of the richest, most vibrant, and most culturally generative artistic periods in American history and the work that emerged from that period continues to shape the landscape of American arts and letters today. In this episode, we’re going to explore some of the writers, artists, and musicians who turned Harlem into a world-renowned hub of art and culture, and delve into the factors that brought them all together in the first place.

Episode Information

TV Show

Crash Course Black American History

Season

Black American History

Episode Number

26

Air Date

November 19, 2021

Runtime

13 minutes