The Harlem Renaissance was a flowering of the arts in the 1920’s and 30’s. African Americans used writing, music, and art to demonstrate strong beliefs. Many of these beliefs were grounded in the works of W.E.B. Du Bois who emphasized the necessity of black liberation, retaining black cultural pride, and not giving into white standards. Feelings were strong, however there was little violence involved and many white accepted it. New ideas and beliefs were expressed in innovative, non- conventional ways. For example, the music style of jazz flourished and improvisation was embraced. Harlem, N. Y. C. became the biggest hot spot in American for any aspiring African American artist. The city came alive at night as bars and clubs burst with music and dancing. The Harlem Renaissance was a huge leap for black liberation and culture.