This early 20th century explosion of Black cultural expression left its mark on generations of civil rights activists, artists, and thinkers
encouraged a sense of Black excellence, pride, and shared identity widely known as the “New Negro” movement. Instead of yielding to the era’s relentless racism, the movement’s proponents openly protested it. They embraced ideals of education and progress and poured their energy into the struggle for civil rights through organizations like the NAACP, the Universal Negro Improvement Association, and African Communities League.
of materials on Black history housed at the city’s public library. Kansas City, Missouri became an influential center for jazz and blues.
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