This discussion board post for a Sociology 4 course delves into the Harlem Renaissance, examining its historical context, key themes, and significant figures. The assignment explores the Black Arts Movement and the 'Black Aesthetic,' illustrating African-American literary history through various art forms. It analyzes the global impact of Harlem, the central themes of Black intellectuals, and the meaning of the 'New Negro.' The post discusses the 'Signifying Monkey' and the responses of Black artists to the intellectual community, including Langston Hughes's 'Racial Mountain' and the concept of resistance poetry. The role of poetry as political commentary and the works of Amiri Baraka are also explored. The assignment references works by W.E.B. Du Bois, Alaine Locke, Trey Ellis, and others, providing a comprehensive analysis of the movement's impact on art and society.
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