#harlemrennaissance

[spaghettimurakami]

what happens to a dream deferred? does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? or fester like a sore- and then run? does it stink like rotten meat? or crust and sugar over-- like a syrupy sweet? maybe it just sags like a heavy load or does it explode?

Langston Hughes, Harlem

[kitchentablelit]

Happy Birthday Dorothy West!! . "To know how much there is to know is the beginning of learning to live." . . Dorothy West was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1907 and is best known for her short stories and novels about Black upper-class life. Known as "The Kid," a nickname given to her by Langston Hughes, West founded "The Challenger" magazine in 1934, where she published work by Richard Wright, Margaret Walker, and Ralph Ellison. . . . Her dedication to writing and publishing work that centered Black life and Black voices laid a strong foundation for the work we do today! THANK YOU, Dorothy West! . . . #blackwomenwriters #womenwriters #blackwriters #community #writersofinstagram #novelist #shortstorywriter #publisher #blackvoices #blackwomanmagic #ancestors #ancestorvoices #harlemrennaissance

[sarahkassaye-blog]

It was something broader, deeper, that made folk kin.

Nella Larsen, Quicksand

[dramastylestardom]

Last night was truly legendary. #Blackexcellence in fashion was truly at its peak. @ozwald_boateng’s runway show was truly life changing and history making. #fashion #fashioneditor #fashionjournalist #ozwaldboateng #runwayshow #harlemrennaissance #harlem (at Apollo Theater) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxIGgKzH6bh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1t5214pwgkfer

[knitgalivey]

#harlemfashionweek2017 is coming !! #hfw #harlemfw Get your Tickets September 10th, 2017 #harlem #harlemrennaissance #fashionweek #fashion #innovative (at Museum of the City of New York)

[e360tv]

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@cigars_conversations 📸📸📸 Coming this Friday on @e.360tv me and my bro @the_dgraham_movie having inspired conversations wit the hottest celebrity photographer @johnnynunez 📸📸📸 on @cigars_conversations for the #win #theculture #fortheculture #CigarsAndConversationsWithGilAndDGraham #GoldRushFilms #talkshow #tunein #Harlem #harlemrennaissance #dontstopdreamingbig #dreambig #blackexcellence #hiphop #art #music #movies #entrepreneurship #hottestshow shout out to our sponsors @verdure_watches @hommeofdarnell Show directed by @beunstoppable1dotcom Location: @harlemcigarroom https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt1H27HjXQ3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=j8zazzmyth2m

[kaploded2]

#Repost @octopusbooks (@get_repost) ・・・ "You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read. It was books that taught me that the things that tormented me most were the very things that connected me with all the people who were alive, who had ever been alive." - James Baldwin 📚 . #jamesbaldwin #books #internationalliterature #internationalpolitics #unusualhistory #biography #writers #writer #harlemrennaissance #iamnotyournegro #newyorkcity #quotesaboutbooks #quotes

[davidfordproductions-blog]

@cristian.cb4's Voices | #harlem #eastharlem #Spanishharlem #harlemworld #harlemglobetrotters #harlemrennaissance #charlemagne #harlemshake #HarlemNYC #clubharlem #harlemnights #harlemhairstylist #harlemstickstogether #Harlemstylist #harlemtb #foreverharlem #HarlemFashion #harlemrun #Harlemhair #realcharlemagne #houstonsharlem #nabeharlem #harlemrenaissance2 #dancetheatreofharlem #HARLEMDOLLARS #HarlemParkMiddle #handmadeinharlem #theharlemglobetrotters #BistroCharlemagne #harlemhiphop (at South Philadelphia)

[jbfdez]

#mannywilsontower #Harlem #newyork #nyc #ilovenyc . . #harlemglobetrotters #harlemworld #HarlemNYC #harlemnights #harlemhairstylist #harlemshake #harlemrennaissance #HarlemRenaissance #harlemart #Harlemstylist #Harlemhair #harlemartist #harlem125 #harlemrun #harlemsalon #harlemhiphop #HarlemZone #HarlemCulture #HARLEMUSA #harlemstickstogether #harlemny #HarlemRiver — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2FwrgBK

[deozi]

BLACK ARTIST: ARCHIBALD MOTLEY (oct. 7, 1891-Jan. 16, 1981) was an outstanding visual artist. His work focused on the African American experience within the United States, and one of the most notable figures of the Harlem Renaissance. In his case, the Chicago Renaissance, as this powerful expression of creativity was throughout the nation. The most admirable about his art is that he cared enough to use his gift to catalog the essence of our people. This is one of the main reasons why I drew him. Let us remember this deity in the flesh. #graphicart #archibaldmotley #deozi #deoziart #drawingmagic #doodleart #blackhistorymonth #historicalfigures #harlemrennaissance #sketchartist #sketchmaster #illustrator #illustration #legacy #blackartistsmatter #coloredpencils #pencilart #pencil #graphicmagic #chiefdesigner #artnerd #artmage #instaart #imagery #portraitartist #ancestors #oldartist #remembrance

[spaghettimurakami]

Book Recommendations!!

looking for a couple good novels/novellas, and some poems to check out?keep reading

firstly, to stay consistent with my username, Kafka on the Shore. If you haven't read Murakami before and are looking to get into it, definitely check this one out. Perfect if you’re interested in Magic Realism type novels, and of course, talking cats.

If you’re looking for a shorter read, Candide is fantastic. Most people have already read this, but until yesterday I had left it sitting on my shelf. Very funny, and definitely a good story. Depending on reading speed, could easily be completed in 2/3/4 hours if you aren’t distracted. 

If you aren’t interested in investing a lot of time to a novel at the moment and want something simple, easy to read, and maybe for a younger audience, read The Little Prince. Although it’s mostly considered a children’s book, it’s decent in length (still short though) and I enjoyed it a lot. I’m not much for audiobooks, but I did enjoy listening to this one.

For short stories, one of my favorites has always been The Library of Babel, likewise to The Little Prince, audio for this is relatively easy to find and also very good! Can be read in around half an hour, and very entertaining.

Finally, in honor of Black History Month, one of my favorite poems, “I, Too” by Langston Hughes. Hughes is one of my all-time favorite poets, and my favorite from the Harlem Renaissance movement. Here’s a link to the poem, very short, check it out!

https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/i-too

[williehearts]

In tribute to 3 days grace "riot" #Grief #LetsTeach Like a leech that sits on a peach And calls that girl, A beach bum Let's glaze... Beyond the sky's We set ablaze For purposeful; #Grammer #Mistakes English. Language. Arts. The class I had when I got my first detention for popping my gum back at a scarecrow wannabe owl Who couldn't comprehend, The French, AND Latin way to spell... #Believe Yeah, may have gotten access, But Dem franchise boys is something me and my oldest male best friend will always have in common #White #TShirt My aunt has a special name. Thank God, my OG taught my mama this one phrase:__________&_____ #Instagood #Suppoet #Discover #Libro #Intelligent #Sililoquoys #Comprehension #SelfTaught #Dreamer #Streamers #Poet #Poetry #YoungChiAuthors #Mic #Hyperbole #Alliteration #AtomBomb #BathBomb #Litetature #BlackGirlsRock #ChicagosVeryOwn #WGN #NBC #Student #Estudiante #Teacher #Sensei #Maestra #Marstro #HarlemRennaissance #Chicago #NikkiGiovanni #MayaAngelou #PhonomenalWoman (at Humboldt Park)

[davidfordproductions-blog]

DYK this Thursday (August 10th) at The @princetheater, @j_lynea's Stay Black, Baby! is playing 7:30 as part of the @phillyfilmsociety showcase! Come out! | #harlem #eastharlem #Spanishharlem #harlemworld #harlemglobetrotters #harlemrennaissance #charlemagne #harlemshake #HarlemNYC #clubharlem #harlemnights #harlemhairstylist #harlemstickstogether #Harlemstylist #harlemtb #foreverharlem #HarlemFashion #harlemrun #Harlemhair #realcharlemagne #houstonsharlem #nabeharlem #harlemrenaissance2 #dancetheatreofharlem #HARLEMDOLLARS #HarlemParkMiddle #handmadeinharlem #theharlemglobetrotters #BistroCharlemagne #harlemhiphop (at Prince Theater)

[spaghettimurakami]

It’s a long way,” John said slowly, “ain’t it? It’s a hard way. It’s uphill all the way.

James Baldwin, Go Tell It on the Mountain

[davidfordproductions-blog]

Flower lady | 116th | #harlem #eastharlem #Spanishharlem #harlemworld #harlemglobetrotters #harlemrennaissance #charlemagne #harlemshake #HarlemNYC #clubharlem #harlemnights #harlemhairstylist #harlemstickstogether #Harlemstylist #harlemtb #foreverharlem #HarlemFashion #harlemrun #Harlemhair #realcharlemagne #houstonsharlem #nabeharlem #harlemrenaissance2 #dancetheatreofharlem #HARLEMDOLLARS #HarlemParkMiddle #handmadeinharlem #theharlemglobetrotters #BistroCharlemagne #harlemhiphop (at Harlem, NYC, NY)