Which cultural movement celebrated African American art, literature, music, and racial pride during the 1920s?
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Correct answer: The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was a flowering of African American culture centered largely in Harlem, New York. Writers, musicians, artists, and intellectuals used their work to challenge stereotypes and express racial pride.
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