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The harlem renaissance was an african american cultural movement that began in 1920 and ended in 1935, it began in when large numbers of african americans began migrating into the harlem from the south. Out of this community came a wide variety of artists and musicians, one of them was alain locke, Locke encouraged the African Americans to celebrate their heritage. Locke and many others looked at the renaissance as more than a literary movement, it redefined african-American expression. The main factors contributing to the development of the harlem renaissance were african-American urban migration, and the rise of radical african-American intellectuals. never before had so many americans read the thoughts of african-American's and embraced the african-American's expressions, and style. The harlem renaissance not only transformed african-American identity and history, but it also transformed american culture in general. Helpful Web Pages: [] [] []