Harlem Renaissance workshop participants gather at the Byrne-Reed House in Austin. Photo by L. E. Wall.

Cary D. Wintz, Distinguished Professor of History at Texas Southern University, delivers a lecture entitled "The Harlem Renaissance: What Was It, and Why Does It Matter?" Photo by L. E. Wall.

Cary D. Wintz discusses the historical context of the Harlem Renaissance with teachers. Photo by L. E. Wall.

Jennifer M. Wilks, associate professor of English and African and African Diaspora Studies at The University of Texas at Austin, discusses Langston Hughes's influence during the Harlem Renaissance. Photo by L. E. Wall.

Jennifer M. Wilks discusses Langston Hughes's literary work with teachers during an afternoon workshop. Photo by L. E. Wall.

Jennifer M. Wilks shares primary sources with teachers during an afternoon workshop. Photo by L. E. Wall.

Shirley Thompson, associate professor of American Studies and African and African Diaspora Studies at The University of Texas at Austin, delivers a lecture entitled "Zora Neale Hurston, Gender, and the Great Migration." Photo by L. E. Wall.

Shirley Thompson discusses the work of Zora Neale Hurston with Yolanda Flores-Moctezuma of Brownsville's Homer Hannah High School. Photo by L. E. Wall.

Shirley Thompson shares primary sources with participants during an afternoon workshop. Photo by L. E. Wall.

Brian A. Bremen, associate professor of English at The University of Texas at Austin, discusses methods for teaching the Harlem Renaissance with Keren Jackson of San Marcos High School (left) and Vicki Rowe of Taylor High School. Photo by L. E. Wall.

Brian A. Bremen analyzes Harlem Renaissance texts with Vicki Rowe (left) and Samantha Battleson of Jasper Junior High School during an afternoon workshop. Photo by L. E. Wall.