Harlem renaissance

8. A cultural and artistic explosion in African American arts during the 1920s.
11. Leading African American voice in poetry and literature during the Harlem Renaissance.
12. Known as the Empress of the Blues, she sang about themes like poverty and oppression.
15. Famous Harlem nightclub where many African American performers played for white audiences.
16. A style of music with syncopated rhythms and improvisation that gained popularity in the 1920s.
17. Organization that fought against segregation and discrimination.
18. First African American musical to debut on Broadway in 1921.
20. First African American representative elected to Congress from a Northern state.

1. Jazz musician who introduced early jazz to Chicago in 1922.
2. African American actor who gained fame for his performances in "Emperor Jones" and "Show Boat."
3. Organization founded by Marcus Garvey to promote black pride and unity.
4. A soulful musical style that evolved from African American spirituals.
5. Writer known for featuring African American women as central characters.
6. First important Harlem Renaissance writer known for his defiant poetry.
7. Leader of the black nationalist movement who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA).
9. Movement of African Americans from the rural South to Northern cities.
10. Period when alcohol was illegal in the U.S., leading to associations with jazz and speakeasies.
13. Jazz composer and bandleader who gained fame at Harlem’s Cotton Club.
14. African American leader who spoke out about democracy and racial pride.
19. Famous Harlem theater that hosted many African American performers.