Which of the following statements BEST identifies the central idea about the Harlem Renaissance? A.
It reminded white citizens that African Americans continued to suffer, and there is still unjust treatment due to race.

B.
It provided African Americans an opportunity to create a new identity, and art allowed them to express their feelings and experiences.

C.
It encouraged African Americans to leave the South to pursue work in Harlem, and African Americans were then considered equals.

D.
It worked to change white citizens’ perceptions of African Americans as primarily laborers, and they began to view them more favorably.