Jes Grew in modern context
Ishamal Reed described Jes Grew as a mysterious "plague" of rhythm, joy, and expression that sweeps across America, with its heart at Harlem. However, Jes Grew is simply something that is intangible, yet can be felt through your soul and mind. It defines anything that is radical and doesn't conform to social norms at the time. Evolving how we perceive media and art. This epidemic threatened the quiet traditional ways of Western civilization because it is different and isn't really understood. But, while Jes Grew was portrayed as a fictional "disease" that became known as the Harlem Renaissance, it's pretty evident that Jes Grew never really ended, but simply resurfa...