Blog Post #3

Fighting for New Identity in the Social Progress during the Harlem Renaissance

The progress of African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance was changing in the “Social Progress” in the Opportunity Magazine. African Americans have been achieving and succeeding with art, music, writing, and education. Around this time African Americans have been acknowledged and received recognition to expand and increase their culture and to gain respect and to advocate… Continue reading Fighting for New Identity in the Social Progress during the Harlem Renaissance

Blog Post #2 · Survey Graphic: Harlem Mecca of the New Negro

Artistic Reality, Fictional Frame — Blog Post 2

In combating American racism and damaging stereotypes, fictive work plays the important role of humanizing the Blacks who were being discriminated against. Non-fiction work is necessary in that it paints a picture of accuracy, however fiction has always been a more impactful avenue for social commentary. Survey Graphic, which focuses on social and political issues,… Continue reading Artistic Reality, Fictional Frame — Blog Post 2