An Archive for Virtual Harlem
The Virtual Harlem project is a virtual representation of Harlem, New York as it existed during the Harlem Renaissance/Jazz Age. It was originally conceived by Dr. Bryan Carter while he was completing his doctoral studies at the University of Missouri-Columbia (UCM). The Virtual Harlem digital environment contains iconic locations like the Cotton Club, the Apollo Theater, The Marshall Hotel, museums, art galleries and the Harlem Branch Library. In addition to these famous locations, there are also interactive elements, collaborative possibilities, music of the period and opportunities for students to create projects related to the period and to role play.
The Crisis Magazine
The CRISIS is the official publication of the NAACP. Founded in 1910, it is a quarterly journal of civil rights, history, politics, and culture and seeks to educate and challenge its readers about issues facing African-Americans and other communities of color.
Drop Me Off in Harlem
Discover the themes and works that emerged when creative and intellectual voices intersected during the Harlem Renaissance. Includes a media player with sound recording clips.
Harlem History
Harlem History presents a wealth of archival treasures and scholarship from Columbia about the history of one of the world's most famous and influential neighborhoods.
The Harlem Renaissance: What Was It, and Why Does It Matter?
Professor Cary D. Wintz, Distinguished Professor of History at Texas Southern University, presents a lecture titled "The Harlem Renaissance: What Was It, and Why Does It Matter?" In his remarks, Dr. Wintz addresses the origins and nature of the movement—a task, he says, that is far more complex than it may seem.
The New Negro Renaissance
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, The New York Public Library and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation present an essay that uses photographs, prints, manuscripts, and periodicals to illustrate the Harlem Renaissance.
NPR's Jazz Profiles
This documentary series profiles the legends and legacy of jazz. Hosted by singer Nancy Wilson.
Smithsonian American Art Museum
The Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection captures the aspirations, character, and imagination of the American people throughout three centuries.
Black Freedom Struggle in the United States: Challenges and Triumphs in the Pursuit of Equality
This website provides primary sources dating back to 1790 and dealing with various aspects of the ongoing struggle faced by African Americans in achieving true equality in the United States.
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