The Harlem Renaissance marked the time where African American culture unraveled and showed a different side to the art forms previously known. Sports, such as basketball, inspired many to peruse their hopes in becoming part of an official team. Recreational activities included dancing and dance competitions that were held at popular places and uncovered the soulful dancing styles African American culture had to offer. Fashion and art represented the edge and panache presented in the Harlem community as a form of expression. The music during the Roaring Twenties created sparks at everyones feet with genres such as jazz and blues. Lastly, the rich literature gave African Americans the freedom to tell stories about the world from their point of view. These fresh ideas and changes that occurred in the 1920's announced the amazing innovations Harlem had in store. S.S.