Untitled Flashcards Set

New Negro Movement

A cultural movement emphasizing self-definition, racial pride, and the creation of a Black aesthetic.

Alain Locke

An influential figure in the New Negro movement who encouraged young Black artists to define their own identity and reject being the sole representative of their race.

Harlem Renaissance

A flourishing of Black literary, artistic, and intellectual life during the 1920s and 1930s that highlighted African American contributions to culture.

Black Aesthetic

An artistic framework developed during the New Negro movement that celebrated the beauty of Black life and heritage.

James Van Der Zee

A photographer known for his portraits of Black life in Harlem, which showcased the dignity and beauty of the African American community.

Great Migration

The movement of six million African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North and West between the 1910s and 1970s.

UNIA (Universal Negro Improvement Association)

An organization founded by Marcus Garvey aimed at uniting all Black people and advocating for the repatriation of African Americans to Africa.

Carter Godwin Woodson

The historian known as the 'Father of Black History' who founded Black History Month and promoted the study of African American history.

Jazz

A musical genre that originated in African American communities in the South and evolved through migration; it became distinct as the United States’ most significant cultural contribution.

Blues

A music genre rooted in the experience of slavery, characterized by its emotional depth and themes of longing and resilience.