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Howard Dodson explains the various influences on Harlem during this time.

• 2 minutes
• 1,005 views

Howard Dodson talks about the importance of the Harlem Renaissance.

• 2 minutes
• 877 views

Howard Dodson gives a brief biography of the poet.

• 1 minute
• 241 views

The number of writers and artists involved in the Harlem Renaissance

• 1 minute
• 200 views

Hughes reading his poem, One Way Ticket. This poem concerns itself with the Great Migration of African-Americans from the South in the early 20th century.

• 1 minute
• 185 views

Cheryl Wall and Lucy Anne Hurston discuss Zora Neale Hurston's study of African American cultures.

• 2 minutes
• 169 views

Howard Dodson explains the meaning of this poem followed by Langston Hughes sharing his thoughts before he wrote it. He also reads the poem.

• 3 minutes
• 129 views

Arnold Rampersad explains the migration of people from the South to the North. Langston Hughes reads his poem, "One Way Ticket" which reflects this time in history.

• 3 minutes
• 156 views

Background of Zora Neale Hurston

• 1 minute
• 43 views

Hughes and Hurston

• 2 minutes
• 42 views

Cheryl Wall provides brief background information on the life of Zora Neale Hurston.

• 2 minutes
• 19 views