Which of the following statements concerning the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s is not true?
A) It witnessed the flowering of black culture, particularly among writers.
B) It depended on white patronage.
C) It had little contact with the black masses.
D) It ended with the onset of the Great Depression, but stands as a monument to African-American cultural creativity.
E) It showcased the talents of Paul Robeson and Chuck Barry.

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Chuck Berry was not a figure of the Harlem Renaissance; he was a pivotal figure in the development of rock and roll music during the 1950s, not the 1920s Harlem Renaissance. The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement that celebrated African-American culture in literature and art.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s