The Great Migration reshaped Black communities as millions sought more—more economic opportunity, more cultural expression, and deeper connections to their heritage. Above all, Black Americans aimed to define themselves as both a powerful, unified community: distinctly Black and undeniably American. The art of the Harlem Renaissance became a bold declaration of this identity, radiating power, resilience, and creative agency. Through paintings, photographs, and poetry, this inquiry invites students to explore how Black artists captured the hopes, struggles, and transformations of this pivotal e