The Magnificent Harlem Renaissance

African American culture is very much enrichedstaged by only the black colored dramatists and
and it has the commendable historical background.actors.
Frankly speaking, earlier people had very poorIf you probe deeply and accurately, you will be
feelings regarding the black community. Theyable to gather information about the massive
thought that the black people were only meantimpact of Harlem Renaissance on the American
for doing a lifetime slavery at the lowest wages.society. This renaissance also highlights different
They are not human beings. This type oftypes of social movements and struggles. The
misconception was proved wrong with the adventrest of the world started rethinking about the role
of the literary luminaries in the black community.of the African American artists and literary
In the sphere of art and literature, the Africanluminaries in modifying the society. The
American artists and erudite persons havetremendous breakthrough in the cultural
showed their excellence in showcasing their ownmovement of African American community also
talents as artists, musicians, singers, dramatistsinfluenced New York city which is called Mecca of
and the novelists.artists.
In this connection you can take the example ofLater a number musical maestros and Nobel
Richard Prior, Bill Cosby or Eddie Muphy. Theselaureates have strengthened the platform of
luminaries have shown their potentiality in holdingAfrican American culture and heritage. The
the prestige of the black community in highercontribution of Elvis Presley, Little Richard and
position. They have enriched the foundation ofJerry Lee Lewis has brought the elegance to the
African American culture and art. Now Harlemblack culture and heritage. During this golden
Renaissance gave the scope and opportunity toperiod, the African American literature and art
the black intelligentsia class to showcase theirwere upgraded and extensively enriched. There
personal talents in the international arena.were many international celebrities who were born
In 1920 Harlem Renaissance reached thein black community. For instance you can
cynosure of the attraction. There were so manyremember the names of Louis Armstrong, Duke
writers, philosophers, artists and poets whoEllington and Jelly Roll Morton, Langston Hughes
contributed much for the enrichment of theand Booker T. Washington. They participated in
culture of the black community. Harlemthe formation of the society in the light of
Renaissance also had brought the music, drama,modern thoughts and ideology which have added
dance comedy and other entertainment activitiesextra gloss to African American culture, literature
in the spotlight. People started gathering at theand art.
theater halls to watch the dramas which were