Faces of the Harlem Renaissance
Influential individuals and works and their intersections during the Harlem Renaissance
In the enclave of New York known as Harlem, the turbulent years following World War I and leading up to the Great Depression were marked by a convergence of creative and intellectual minds. Take a closer look at the people who helped define the excellence of the Harlem Renaissance.
Artists
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Painter & Illustrator
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Sculptor
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Painter
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Film Maker
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Sculptor
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Photographer
Musicians
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Lyricist, Composer, Pianist
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Jazz Vocalist, Bandleader
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Composer, Jazz Musician, Bandleader
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Jazz Bandleader, Arranger, Pianist
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Jazz Pianist, Composer
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Jazz Singer
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Composer, Arranger, Conductor
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Jazz Pianist, Vocalist, Composer
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Jazz Drummer, Bandleader
Actors
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Actor, Singer
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Actress, Singer, Dancer
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Actress
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Actor, Singer, Activist
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Actress, Singer
Dancers
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Dancer, Actress, Singer
Writers
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Poet, Editor
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Poet, Novelist, Playwright, Essayist
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Author, Anthropologist
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Poet, Author, Civil Rights Leader
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Poet, Novelist
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Dramatist, Journalist, Novelist
Supporters & Activists
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Scholar, novelist, essayist, editor
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Activist
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Philanthropist
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Scholar, Editor
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Critic, Philosopher, Educator
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Philanthropist
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Patron, Photographer, Novelist, Journalist
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Heiress, Hostess, Patron
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