Harlem Renaissance Research Paper

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After World War 1 and the Reconstruction Era, many African Americans were driven out of their homes from the South. Many decided to migrate to the East and West. In New York, many were able to easily find jobs since NYC was beginning to industrialize. Harlem, New York became a hot spot for migrating Africans and it was estimated that the African American community increased by more than 300,000 people. The Harlem Renaissance was a movement led by African Americans that took place during the 1920’s. It was a time where African Americans were able to flourish and make contributions to American society such as music, art, and fashion culture. The movement was believed to have taken place from the 1910’s to mid 1930’s and was considered the “peak”