The Harlem Renaissance
Question #1
What was the significance of the Harlem Renaissance? The Harlem Renaissance holds great
significance in the black community because it marked the first time that african americans
had done something significant as a whole. Such as contributing in arts, music, literature, and
entertainment.
Question #2
Who were some of the important figures (and what they were famous for) during the Harlem
Renaissance? There were many distinguished figures in the Harlem Renaissance. Zordneil
Hurstin was an actor and writer, Louie Armstrong was a trumpet player and is perhaps the most
important person in jazz history, and Lanxton Hughes was an internationaly famous poet.
Question #3
In the poem, Mother to Son by Langston Hughes, what is the message. (make sure you include
why)? The message of the poem is to not give up no matter how hard or troublesome life
becomes because your mother went through her life and other troubles raising you.
What was the significance of the Harlem Renaissance? The Harlem Renaissance holds great
significance in the black community because it marked the first time that african americans
had done something significant as a whole. Such as contributing in arts, music, literature, and
entertainment.
Question #2
Who were some of the important figures (and what they were famous for) during the Harlem
Renaissance? There were many distinguished figures in the Harlem Renaissance. Zordneil
Hurstin was an actor and writer, Louie Armstrong was a trumpet player and is perhaps the most
important person in jazz history, and Lanxton Hughes was an internationaly famous poet.
Question #3
In the poem, Mother to Son by Langston Hughes, what is the message. (make sure you include
why)? The message of the poem is to not give up no matter how hard or troublesome life
becomes because your mother went through her life and other troubles raising you.