Thomas's Highlights of History: The Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance

The Internet provides many resources for research. Using the Internet has led to finding many resources to one of the most unique areas in History, the Harlem Renaissance.

By using the Internet, the following pages will provide valuable information on the Harlem Renaissance. The areas presented will include Music (jazz) and Literature.

History

Music

Literature

Lesson plans integrating Internet activities into The Harlem Renaissance

African American History

AfroCentric Guide to the WWW: A comprehensive guide of African American and Canadian web links and resources.
The Faces of Sciences: African Americans in the sciences: A very interesting site that provides information on the African American men and women who contributed the advancement of the sciences, as well as technology.
The Martin Luther King, Jr Directory: One of the most important civil rights leaders in the 20th century, Martin Luther King, Jr was known for his peaceful demonstrations for equal rights for African Americans.

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Jazz and Christian Music

Archives of African American Music: For lovers of music, this site provides links to other music web pages in such areas as jazz, gospel, hip-hop, etc.
The Black Gospel Experience: This site, which is dedicated to spreading the word of God through music, has information about buying tapes and Cds from gospel artists such as Mahalia Jackson, John P. Kee, Kirk Franklin, and others.
Take 6 Home Page: Provides information on Take 6, a group of young men who sings christian and jazz .

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Literature

Langston Hughes' Poetry: Provides the poetry written by Langston Hughes.
Isis: The Written Word: This important site addresses the African-American women writers and their contribution to literature.
Aadizookaanag, Dibaajimowin: Traditional and True Native American: Provides information on stories and rituals of Native Americans.

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Lesson plans integrating Internet activities into The Harlem Renaissance

Introduction to the Harlem Renaissance: An beginning course in the Harlem Renaissance.
All that Jazz: The sounds that was present during this era.
Other Lesson Plans: Includes lesson plans in such areas as Rainforest Mammals, Meteorology, Math, etc.

Page created by Deneena Thomas, a former ETEC student.
Comments should be directed to Dr. Sue Espinoza.
Last updated (except for this notice, which has been inserted after the named date): 7/30/96