IntroductionThe Harlem Renaissance was a time when African Americans were able to irrelevantly convey their skills and opinions without the struggle of being ostracized. Many artists, musicians, writers, actors and photographers took advantage of the opportunity afforded them in Harlem. What was once originally a white city became the African-American capital of America. Additionally, the Harlem is Renaissance is known to play an important role in black rights that were previously stolen from them. Finally, the context of the Harlem Renaissance allowed major African American actors to thrive, which demonstrated that their contributions had many results throughout history. Pretext/Context Before and during World War I, ninety percent of blacks lived in the South. In the South, Jim Crow laws allowed legal white supremacy. Unfortunately for African Americans, this law was fiercely enforced by whites (“The Harlem Renaissance” 2014). Furthermore, the laws were violently enforced by a specific group called the KKK (Lewis DL 2006). As a result, African Americans had no room for creativity or the expression of their ideas. In addition to racial segregation, many blacks were (2002). The Harlem Renaissance gave the world the exuberant ideas and works of black culture. One of the most notable works of black culture he contributed to was jazz and blues. It also gave black culture the push and pride they need to adapt to society (“Harlem Renaissance” 2008). Ultimately, Harlem was a place where blacks and whites could mingle where it was accepted. This would allow for a new thought process that blacks can be associated with whites across the country (“Harlem Renaissance”