This biography of Harlem Renaissance writer Dorothy West includes a video [2:42] of West in New York and links to book reviews for all of West's works.

This site includes the author's credits as an editor and playwright, a biography, and links to three of his books.

Resource includes theme, perspective, form, style and audience of this famous Harlem Renaissance author's work.

This is a succinct biography of Claude McKay, infamous Harlem Renaissance poet who expressed the need for the African American community in America to speak out against racism. See "Claude McKay Activities" for related materials.

A concise and in-depth biography of the American poet known as Claude McKay (1890-1948 CE). McKay was one of the key members of The Harlem Renaissance Movement.

A sculpture, poster, poem, and a painting that challenge black stereotypes in the early-twentieth century. Links to these precursors to the Harlem Renaissance are provided at the top of the page.

Lengthy, detailed biography of Harlem Renaissance poet, Langston Hughes, from the Oxford Companion to African American Literature.

Thematic overview of 1920s America that considers the shifts that took place in American society after World War I. Focuses on changing perspectives toward labor, capitalism, women, and immigration, as well as on the American reaction to...

Find a large collection of internet resources organized around African American history. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.

This quality site from the University of Illinois offers critical looks at Cullen's poetry as well as an excellent account of the author's life and the influences on his writing.

Provides an overview and detailed facts about the Harlem Renaissance, the flowering of African-American culture.

PBS offers a brief, but well-written, biography of the famous Harlem Renaissance author.

A description of the African-American literary and musical boom known as the Harlem Renaissance after World War I and before World War II. Profiles some of the prominent figures involved in the movement.

This is a brief biography of Jean Toomer, an African American author of poetry and short stories, published in many magazines in the early twentieth century. Click on "Jean Toomer Activities" for related materials.

Collection of primary source material from the Library of Congress chronicles the plight of African Americans during WWI and the Harlem Renaissance that followed.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Beauford Delaney is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his association with the Harlem Renaissance and his portraits of African Americans.

Poet laureate Langston Hughes is featured in this brief biography highlighting his vast collection of writings, particularly his poetry, which drew upon racial and self awareness in America. See "Langston Hughes Activities" for related...

Includes theme, perspective, form, style and comparison of Anne Spencer's work. Many contemporaries are named and linked.

Excellent research site! Includes theme, perspective, form, style,audience, comparison, and contrast of the famous author's work.

Includes form, style, comparison and contrast of Countee Cullen's work. Also has links to famous contemporaries of the era.

You can see the texts of unpublished works at this site.

Learn about Georgia Douglas Johnson, an important Harlem Renaissance poet and playwright. List of suggested readings included.

A complete biography of Harlem Renaissance writer Dorothy West. Highlights her major works and critical reception.

Biographical account of Wallace Henry Thurman, African-American editor, critic, novelist, and playwright associated with the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s.