An annotated listing of non-fiction works about the Harlem Renaissance, featuring books, and audio and video tapes appropriate for students in grades seven through twelve; grouped in six general categories, including historical and biographical references, visual arts, and sports and entertainment.
A collection of activities focusing on cultural traditions related to African American history, including celebrations like Kwanzaa and Juneteenth, activities such as storytelling and hair braiding, and games such as Mancala.
Presents biographies of six African Americans prominent in the arts and business worlds during the period known as the Harlem Renaissance--Bessie Smith, James Weldon Johnson, Langston Hughes, A'lelia Walker, Augusta Fells Savage, and Arturo A. Schomburg.
Offers a cultural history of the Harlem Renaissance, discussing how it sparked a period of intellectual, artistic, literary, and political blossoming for many African-Americans.
Presents more than three hundred alphabetized entries on figures, places, and topics related to the Harlem Renaissance, each with further reading suggestions; and includes a chronology, a slang glossary, and over one hundred black-and-white photos and maps.
An overview of the Harlem Renaissance, chronicling its history, and discussing the lives and accomplishments of African American authors, artists, and leaders of the era. Includes a time line, glossary, and other resources.
a wealth of knowledge about history & culture past & present (the first of its kind)
Combs, Milton A
2006
Contains thirty-seven quizzes, featuring more than 350 questions about African-American history and culture, as well as notable African-American men and women, and includes detailed answers.
Examines important accomplishments and events in the history of African-Americans, focusing on the Harlem Renaissance; and includes short biographies of notable men and women, as well as a glossary, a list of related Internet sites, and an index.
