1) What was the significance of the Harlem Renaissance?
The Harlem Renaissance was a period of time when African Americans find a place in the US. For the first time, African Americans could say that they accomplished something mostly in arts and music.
2) Who were some of the important figures (and what they were famous for) during the Harlem Renaissance?
Some of the important figures during the Harlem Renaissance were James Weldon Johnson was the leader of the NAACP (a group of lawyers). Thurgood Marshal was a huge figure in the Civil rights movement. He becomes the first black Supreme Justice.
3) In the Poem, Mother to Son by Langston Hughes, what is the message (make sure you included the "why")?
The message in the poem, Mother to Son by Langston Hughes is that life is difficult, but by continuing on the road one has decided on is the best choice. The speaker has been continuing on with her life despite the difficulties so her son better not turn back because of an obstacle.
The Harlem Renaissance was a period of time when African Americans find a place in the US. For the first time, African Americans could say that they accomplished something mostly in arts and music.
2) Who were some of the important figures (and what they were famous for) during the Harlem Renaissance?
Some of the important figures during the Harlem Renaissance were James Weldon Johnson was the leader of the NAACP (a group of lawyers). Thurgood Marshal was a huge figure in the Civil rights movement. He becomes the first black Supreme Justice.
3) In the Poem, Mother to Son by Langston Hughes, what is the message (make sure you included the "why")?
The message in the poem, Mother to Son by Langston Hughes is that life is difficult, but by continuing on the road one has decided on is the best choice. The speaker has been continuing on with her life despite the difficulties so her son better not turn back because of an obstacle.