PART A: Which of the following identifies the central idea of the text, regarding the Harlem Renaissance?

A
It encouraged African Americans to leave the South to pursue work in Harlem, where African Americans were considered equals.
B
It worked to change white citizens’ perceptions of African Americans as primarily laborers
C
It provided African Americans an opportunity to create a new identity by using art to express their feelings and experiences.
D
It reminded white citizens that African Americans continued to suffer unjust treatment because of their race.