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In the 1920s, African-American literature,
art, music, dance, and social commentary began to thrive in Harlem, New York City. This African-American cultural movement became known
as "The New Negro Movement" and later as the Harlem Renaissance. More than a literary movement, the Harlem Renaissance exalted
the unique culture of African-Americans and redefined African-American expression. African-Americans were encouraged to celebrate
their heritage.
The main factors contributing to the development of the Harlem
Renaissance were African-American urban migration, trends toward experimentation throughout the country, and the rise of radical
African-American intellectuals.
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