Unit 2 : In the Name of Love : Harlem Heritage

Research the history of Harlem as a center of African-American culture. Investigate some element of Harlem culture, such as music or art. Then develop an oral presentation on the subject for your class. Make use of any audio-visual aids that will help you communicate with your audience.

The Shomburg Exhibition: Harlem, 1900-1940 http://www.si.umich.edu/ CHICO/ Harlem/ index.html
This site explores many aspects of the culture, life, and art of the Harlem community.

Great Day in Harlem http://www.harlem.org/
A famous 1958 photograph of 57 jazz musicians in Harlem is the subject of this site, and of a recent documentary film. It includes biographical information on the musicians.

Rhapsodies in Black http://www.iniva.org/ harlem/
This Web site is a companion to "Rhapsodies in Black: Art of the Harlem Renaissance," an exhibit by galleries in London and Washington, D. C.

Online NewsHour Forum: Harlem Renaissance http://www.pbs.org/ newshour/ forum/ february98/ harlem_2-20.html
From PBS, this online forum explores the art, music, and culture of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s.


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