At the beginning of the Harlem Renaissance, Alain Locke encouraged _____. Select all that apply.

The options that would most appropriately fill the blank in the statement above are B and D. In the early stages of the Harlem Renaissance, Alain Locke motivated black artists to take pride in their heritage and <span>express the artistic portrayal of African American experiences. I hope this is helpful.</span>

B- Black artists expressing pride in their roots.

D- Artistic depiction of African American narratives.

Alain Locke (1886-1954), an esteemed African American educator, philosopher, and author, is often acknowledged as the father of the Harlem Renaissance.

His work was renowned for motivating African American creators—be it writers, artists, sculptors, or musicians—to take pride in their ancestral origins. He urged them to channel inspiration from Africa to reflect their identities; to aim for excellence and to artistically capture their journeys, such as the evolution of the internal and external lives of African Americans over the years, their ongoing demand for equal rights, and their societal roles, among other themes.

Notable among his contributions are "Harlem, Mecca of the New Negro," the periodical Survey Graphic (1925), and The New Negro: An Interpretation (1925).