... audience, advancement of the black race, and exploration of self-identity. Even though much of the writing was eloquent it was doing little to change the consciousness of the country. Alot of things contributed to the decline of the Harlem Renaissance. The Great Depresion increased the economic pressure on all sections of life. Organizations which had promoted the Harlem Renaissance, shifted ... ...

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