The leaders and followers of the Harlem Renaissance were every bit as intent on using Black culture to help make the United States a more functional democracy as they were on employing Black culture to 'vindicate' Black people.

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The Harlem Renaissance was a period of history that occurred between 1920 and 1930. During this time period, Black Americans achieved new heights in their social and political lives. It was during the Harlem Renaissance that the first African American millionaires were made, new schools and libraries were built, and new businesses began to thrive.

Source: Encyclopedia Of The Harlem Renaissance

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