Asked by Joanne Smith on May 12, 2024

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Many of the writers of the Harlem Renaissance ___________________.

A) accepted the accommodationist approach of Booker T. Washington
B) expressed the same feelings as those expressed by the white "Lost Generation" writers
C) rejected their African heritage
D) rejected white culture and exalted the "New Negro"

Harlem Renaissance

A cultural, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem, New York during the 1920s, highlighting African American cultural expressions.

New Negro

A term associated with the Harlem Renaissance, reflecting a new sense of identity, cultural pride, and political awareness among African Americans during the early 20th century.

White Culture

A term that can refer to the social norms, values, and practices traditionally associated with white people from Western or European ancestry.

  • Appreciate the richness of the Harlem Renaissance and its rejection of traditional white cultural norms.
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Richard ProutyMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Many of the writers of the Harlem Renaissance rejected white culture and exalted the "New Negro." They sought to depict the complexities of Black life and culture, and to celebrate the achievements of Black Americans. They rejected the idea of assimilation into white culture and instead sought to build a distinct Black identity and culture.