History in Pictures: Focus on The Harlem Renaissance
HISTORY IN PICTURES FOCUS ON THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE DR ARTIKA R Tyner Lerner Publications Minneapolis READ WOKE BOOKS
LETTER FROM CICELY LEWIS Dear Reader Imagine being in an argument with a classmate and the teacher asks what happened Your classmate tells their version of the story but you don’t get to share your version Do you think this is fair Well this is what has happened throughout history This series looks at different events in US history with a focus on photos that help tell stories of people from underrepresented groups I started the Read Woke challenge in response to the needs of my students I wanted my students to read books that challenged social norms and shared perspectives from underrepresented and oppressed groups I created Read Woke Books because I want you to be knowledgeable and compassionate Cicely Lewis citizens As you look through these books think about the photos that have captured history Why are they important What do they teach you I hope you learn from these books and get inspired to make our world a better place for all Yours in solidarity Cicely Lewis Executive Editor
4 THE REBIRTH OF CHANGE TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 HARLEM RESHAPES HISTORY CHAPTER 2 ART FOR THE PEOPLE BY THE PEOPLE CHAPTER 3 REIMAGINING A NEW WORLD CHAPTER 4 ARTS AND SOCIAL CHANGE TAKE ACTION TIMELINE PHOTO REFLECTION GLOSSARY SOURCE NOTES READ WOKE READING LIST INDEX 25 26 27 28 29.30 31 Think critically about the photos throughout this book Who is taking the photos and why What is their viewpoint Who are the people in the photos What do these photos tell us There are so many important people and events in the Harlem Renaissance that we are not able to include them all in this book After finishing this book learn more about how to get involved There are tips on page 25 to help you get started 6 8 10 18
