Is it possible to take a tour of New York City’s famed Harlem Renaissance way down in Savannah, Georgia? It is when you learn just how much of the celebrated Renaissance got its cultural start in the South. Discussions on the Great Northern Migration of African Americans out of the South during the first half of the Twentieth Century often focus on what the millions of migrants escaped, or left behind. What they took with them was as least as important and crucial to the creation of the Harlem Renaissance, a movement which today still drives artistic creations, political movements, and social philosophies.      Excerpt “Because Du Bois’ The Souls of Black Folk was published 20 years prior to the start of the Harlem Renaissance proper, one of the first acknowledged literary masterpieces of the cultural movement was Jean Toomer’s Cane. Published in 1923, Cane was largely the result of a temporary teaching position that Toomer held in Sparta, Georgia, for the summer of 1922. Toomer used his observations of interracial relationships and biracial offspring (which he was himself) to construct in Cane a powerful metaphorical portrait of America’s paradoxical proclivity for violent racial conflict and romantic interracial interaction.” --from The Harlem Renaissance Way Down South

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Reader Reviews for "The Harlem Renaissance Way Down South"

Reviewed by Gwendolyn Thomas Gath	6/8/2007
Congratulations to a man well deserving. Continued love and enlightenments to you my friend, as the Lord continues to shine the splendorous light upon you. At peace and walking in love always, ~Gwendolyn
Reviewed by Agnes Levine	6/3/2007
Hi Aberjhani, I have just enjoyed your 'short.' What a wonderful book and rich in African-American history. It is an insightful project and I hope you consider putting your work into public schools. This is a great educational read for students about our African-American culture. It is very simple stated. I wish you continued success and I look forward to adding other work by you in my collection. Agnes
Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU	5/31/2007
Salutations, Benisons and CONCRATULATIONS to Author-Poet Aberjhani. I wish that "The Harlem Renaissance Way Down South" be read by many millions. (Yes, I am very modest!) Thank You for planting cultural trees on the prairies of our minds. Americans must be informed to be EDUCTATED and grow in Humanity and Justice. In gratitude and admiration, Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Reviewed by Cynth'ya Reed	5/21/2007
All I got to say is "Go Baby Go!" blessin's best seller even if the literary world is still as blind by ambition as they come. When's the tour my Brotha? blessin's cynth'ya
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan	5/20/2007
congrats to you sir-you are an incredible talent and i wish the best for you with this book
Reviewed by Tinka Boukes	5/19/2007
COngratz on this one Ab!! Love Tinka
Reviewed by Randall Barfield	5/19/2007
My sincerest congratulations too! I agree with Susan and I'm so proud we are 'same-state fellows'. Keep strong.
Reviewed by Louisa Dobbins	5/19/2007
I agree, and so will I-the books.
Reviewed by Susan Sonnen	5/19/2007
Congratulations! As soon as I can, I will be collecting all of your books. You are, in my estimation, pure genius~ Love, Susan

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