Publication Design during the Harlem Renaissance

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the Harlem Renaissance, including major figures, publications, and important historical movements.

Harlem Renaissance

A cultural movement in the early 20th century that marked the development of Harlem, New York as a Black cultural mecca.

Great Migration

The movement of large numbers of African Americans from the southern United States to the North between 1910 and 1920.

Jim Crow laws

State and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the Southern United States.

New Negro

A term that described an advocate of civil rights who rejected submission to Jim Crow laws and sought social and economic empowerment.

Crisis Magazine

The NAACP's monthly magazine that focuses on social justice issues, Black history, and African American culture, founded by W.E.B. Du Bois.

The Messenger

A radical publication of the Harlem Renaissance founded by A. Philip Randolph and Chandler Owen, emphasizing political and economic enfranchisement.

Harlem as cultural center

Harlem became a hub for African American culture, intellectual life, and social interaction during the Harlem Renaissance.

Cross-pollination

The exchange of ideas and cultural practices that occurred as African Americans migrated to Harlem, enriching the cultural landscape.

NAACP

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, founded to work for civil rights and racial equality.

Chandler Owen

Co-founder of The Messenger, he was critical of blind support for the U.S. government without the promise of rights and opportunities.

A. Philip Randolph

A key figure in the Harlem Renaissance who founded The Messenger and advocated for labor rights and racial equality.