Now That You Have Learned About The Great Migration

Now That You Have Learned About The Great Migration And The Harlem Ren

Now that you have learned about the Great Migration and the Harlem Renaissance, you will step into the shoes of a person living in Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance. Compose a friendly letter as if you were a person who moved from Alabama to Harlem during the Great Migration. You are experiencing the Harlem Renaissance all around you. You will write the letter to a friend back home. Tell your friend about your life in Harlem and introduce the culture of Harlem and the influential individuals of the time.

You can mention people, places, and items such as Countee Cullen, the Savoy, or the Lindy Hop. Your letter should be at least two to three paragraphs long. You should define the Harlem Renaissance for your reader. Your letter should contain at least five accurate details about the Harlem Renaissance and the individuals from the time. Tell your friend back in Alabama about the atmosphere around you in Harlem and the “push/pull” factors that influenced your move north.

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Dear Jesse,

I hope this letter finds you well back in Alabama. Since I moved to Harlem a few months ago, life here has been nothing short of extraordinary. The Harlem Renaissance, which is a vibrant cultural revival among African Americans during the 1920s and early 1930s, is alive all around me. It’s a movement that's filled with music, art, and literature that celebrates Black culture and achievements. I’ve never seen anything like it before. The streets are bustling with energy, and jazz music flows from every corner, especially at places like the Savoy Ballroom, where they play the lively Lindy Hop dance that everyone seems to enjoy. It’s a time when talents like Countee Cullen, a renowned poet, and other writers and artists are gaining recognition for expressing their stories and experiences through their works.

Living in Harlem has opened my eyes to a thriving community full of history and hope. The buildings are decorated with murals and paintings, and theaters like the Apollo showcase many African American performers. I’ve been attending poetry readings and jazz concerts, and I’ve even tried my hand at dancing the Lindy Hop. The atmosphere here is electric with creativity and pride. The Great Migration itself was driven by push factors like the brutal racism and limited opportunities in the South, especially in Alabama. But the pull of better jobs, education, and the chance to be part of this cultural revolution in the North was too strong for many of us to resist. I feel proud to be part of this movement and to witness a new era of Black excellence and cultural pride firsthand.

References

• Kelley, R. D. (2012). The Afro-American Novel and Its Tradition. Harvard University Press.
• Lewis, D. L. (1994). When Harlem Was in Vogue. Oxford University Press.
• Gates, H. L., Jr., & Gatewood, B. (2002). The Harlem Renaissance: An Anthology. Basic Civitas Books.
• Gordon, L. (2004). Keeping in Time: The History and Theory of Preservation in America. Routledge.
• Kinnamon, K. (2014). Harlem Renaisance: Art of Black Culture. Oxford University Press.