Syncopation:
A Harlem Renaissance Anthology
Anthology compiled by CSU,Chico Students
We are a group of students attending California State University Chico. While studying the written culture of the Harlem Renaissance in Dr. Tracy Butt's graduate seminar in Spring of 2014, we were inspired to create our own anthology marrying the digital world with literary culture. With this site we have sought to reimagine the categorization of classic anthologies by thinking beyond chronological methods and moving instead into more thematic based perspectives of the Harlem Renaissance. An important aspect of our organizational methods is a focus on previously unexplored themes from the movement such as: queer identity, issues of womanhood and music as literature. Also included in our project are the more traditional texts of the movement which continue to be relevant in any discussion involving this pivotal moment in American culture.
The primary aim of this project has been to create a useful and dynamic tool for students, educators and anyone interested in exploring the Harlem Renaissance.
Nicholas Monroe
Nicholas Monroe is a first-year graduate student at CSU, Chico, He is in the English, Master of Arts program in English with a focus on creative writing (poetry). He lives in Paradise, California with his partner (Danae) and three cats (Sasquatch, Wendigo, and Chupacabra).
Jill J. North
Jill J. North will become a first-year graduate student at CSU, Chico in Fall of 2014. She will be studying in the Master of Arts program in English with an emphasis on creative writing. She lives in Cottonwood, California where she owns a dog training and boarding business. She shares her crazy life with her fiancé, Lizzy and all their crazy critters.
Janette S. Allen
Janette Allen is a graduate student at California State University, Chico. She studies American culture through the stories of American people. She is primarily focused on issues concerning multi-ethnic American womanhood, New-Historicism, Post-Colonialism and Feminist perspectives. Janette is not nearly as serious as this picture makes her look
Zach Phillips
Zach Phillips is a third year undergrad at California State University, Chico. He is studying English: Literature, and has a particular interest in literature that incorporates queer perspectives. He also works for The Orion Newspaper and will be serving as the Opinion Editor for the Fall 2014 semester.
Daria Booth
Daria Booth is a first year graduate student at CSU, Chico pursuing an MA in English with an emphasis on creative writing. She works at Chico State in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, and is grateful to be both a student and a staff member. She writes creative non-fiction and fiction. She lives in Paradise with her husband and daughter, four cats, and one dog.
Tim Hayes
Tim Hayes is a first year graduate student at California State University, Chico. His focus is in Creative Writing and laughing as often as possible. He works primarily in fiction, though is known to find a poem (quality varies) every now and then. He works as a TA at Chico State and will be teaching a composition class in Fall 2014. He hopes to also teach creative writing in his time at Chico State.