Compare/Contrast

The Harlem Renaissance and Civil Rights Movement are similar in that they both involved African Americans fighting to end discrimination and revolved around racial pride. In both time periods, artists, writers, and musicians were able to express their feelings, stories, and messages to other people through their work. These people expressed the new experiences that went along with the changes of the movements.

The Harlem Renaissance is different from the Civil Rights Movement in several ways. During the Harlem Renaissance, many African Americans were just beginning to experience freedom and they were trying to form a new identity. During this time, the main form of expression was through literature, music, and art. There was much joy and pride during this time period. The Civil Rights movement was filled with much violence and hate. During this time, African Americans had established their identity and were fighting for their civil rights and equality. The main form of expression during this time was through protests, not forms of art.