INTRODUCTION
The Harlem Renaissance began at around 1920, after World War I ended, with black writers, artists, politicians and educators demanding racial equality. This rebirth came with the belief in freedom of expression and openness to black culture. There was a newfound appreciation for anything that was black— negro was vogue, and that had never happened before. Therefore, this era was more of a birth than a rebirth of black pride. During this era, so much black culture and influence spread that even whites were led to admit that black artists were not just a passing craze— that they were actually popular for a reason.