The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement that saw an explosion of Black art, music and writing, yet few female creatives are remembered alongside their male counterparts. Exploring subjects from love, loss and motherhood to jazz, passing and Jim Crow law, this anthology of stories and poems celebrates the women of colour at the heart of the movement. Alice Dunbar-Nelson parades through New Orleans in "A Carnival Jangle", whilst Carrie Williams Clifford takes to Fifth Avenue in "Silent Protest Parade", and Nella Larsen seeks a mother's protection in "Sanctuary".
Together, these bold voices encapsulate early-twentieth-century America in surprising and beautiful ways. This edition is introduced by Professor Kate Dossett.
Together, these bold voices encapsulate early-twentieth-century America in surprising and beautiful ways. This edition is introduced by Professor Kate Dossett.
