Harlem renaissance

Today

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Poverty

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The gangs

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Militarism

The emergence of jazz

Art and litterature, an central pillar

The museum of Affrican-American community

Lady Day, born in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) on April 7, 1915 and died in New York (New York State) on July 17, 19591, is one of the greatest American blues and jazz singers.

Duke Ellington, is an American pianist, composer of jazz, musicals and conductor of American jazz orchestra, born April 29, 1899 in Washington and died May 24, 1974 At New York.

Jazz was born in African-American communities in the South imbued with the syncopated rhythms of the blues, gospel melodies and African musical traditions.

Ellsworth Raymond “Bumpy” Johnson, born October 31, 1905 in Charleston and died July 7, 1968 in New York, he was Stéphanie St. Clair's right-hand man then was hired as a henchman in the Luciano family

Stéphanie St. Clair, real name, born in Martinique, is a female gang leader who led numerous criminal enterprises in Harlem, New York. Although she sought to resist the Mafia's influence for several years after the end of Prohibition, she ultimately operated under its control.

Banjo is a Black American in search of pleasure and adventure. In this legendary city for all the sailors of the world, he wanders, in the company of friends. It is in the slums that they meet musicians. Carried by the supercharged blues of Papa Charlie Jackson and his Shake that Thing, he will experience a great adventure

in this book Zora Neale Hurston talks about the coming of age of Janie Crawford, an African-American woman, in Florida. was criticized and judged to be "counterproductive" for the image of the "new Negro movement"

Archibald Motley born October 7, 1891 in New Orleans and died January 16, 1981 in Chicago is an American painter, one of the major figures of the movement known as the Harlem Renaissance.The themes of Motley's work are identity, migration and social change, his works continue to resonate with contemporary audiences.

Aaron Douglas (1881-1979) was an African American artist who played a leading role in the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s. Often referred to as the ‘father of black American art’ his unique style incorporated African imagery, modernism and art deco and captured the life and struggles of African American life.

Some celebrate the contribution of black soldiers during the war by highlighting their courage while others question the contradictions between the patriotic service of black soldiers and their social status because America is marked by segregation and racism. there was still an awareness of the impact of the war on black communities

African-Americans in Harlem during the Renaissance faced difficult living conditions, such as overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, and high rent prices. In addition, care and education were often inaccessible or of poor quality. The Afro-Americans of Harmel have shown resilience to overcome poverty.

Today art, music, literature and dance still thrive showing the historical significance of the Harlem Renaissance. Despite these changes, Harlem retains its unique character and identity. But Harlem still faces poverty and social and economic inequality.