Harlem Renaissance Pt. 1

Opportunity Magazine

published in January 1923 and lasted until 1949. an academic journal published by the National Urban League. Charles S. Johnson was editor-in-chief.

The Crisis Magazine

published in November 1910 and lasted until October 1923. established by the NAACP. was under editorship of W.E.B. Du Bois.

Fire!! Magazine

first issued in November 1926 and lasted up till the early ‘30s. people included: Langston Hughes, Richard Nugent, Zora Neale Hurston, Aaron Douglas, etc.

The New Negro

An anthology published by Alain Locke in fall 1925—he was also the editor.

The Journal of Negro History

founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in January 1916 and published by the University of Chicago Press.

Chicago Tribune, Tuskegee Institute, and the NAACP

were sources of lynching statistics

The Afro-American Realty Co.

created by Philip A. Payton (“The Father of Harlem). opened in Harlem to Black residents.

IRT (Interborough Rapid Transit)

made Harlem accessible, fueling population growth.

Harlem Riot of 1935

race riot that occurred in a Manhattan neighborhood in Harlem on March 19-20, 1935. fueled by a teenager stealing a penknife from a store which fueled economic hardship, racial injustice, and community mistrust of the police.

The Harlem Renaissance

blossomed during 1918-1937. African American culture (creative arts, literature). reconceptualize “The New Negro” movement.

Negro History Week

initiated by Carter G. Woodson on February 7, 1926 that led to Black History Month.