The Harlem Renaissance was a period in American history from the 1920s and 1930s. During this time, many African-Americans migrated from the South to Northern cities, seeking economic and creative opportunities. Within their communities, creative expression became an outlet for writers, musicians, artists, and photographers, with a particular concentration in Harlem, New York.
Speakers Expertise:
LaShonda Levy, African American Literature II and Seminar of African American Literature for the past five years, has an in-depth look into the lives and works of many of the authors discussed. Being and African American female gives her a unique perspective as to the challenges faced by the women selected. She discusses the movement of the African American woman’s image and expectations to the brilliant writers of the Harlem Renaissance.
