* Langston Hughes: Perhaps the most famous poet of the Harlem Renaissance, known for his accessible and engaging style, often focusing on themes of Black identity, jazz, and the urban experience.
* Claude McKay: A Jamaican-American poet known for his powerful and often militant voice, exploring themes of racial pride and protest.
* Countee Cullen: A prolific poet who wrote in a more traditional, elevated style, often exploring themes of racial prejudice and the desire for integration.
* W.E.B. Du Bois: Though primarily known as a sociologist and activist, Du Bois also wrote poetry, often reflecting on the complexities of Black identity and the struggle for equality.
* Zora Neale Hurston: A gifted writer whose poetry was often more experimental and rooted in the folklore and traditions of the South.
* Alice Dunbar-Nelson: A poet and activist who wrote about the experiences of Black women and the complexities of race and gender.
These are just a few examples, and there were many other talented poets who contributed to the vibrant literary scene of the Harlem Renaissance.