#harlem-renaissance

#harlem-renaissance

The Schomburg Center celebrates 100 years with a year-long commemoration featuring events and exhibitions highlighting Black culture and its legacy.

New York City hosts a variety of events for Black History Month, celebrating its deep-rooted Black culture and history.

Zora Neale Hurston's final novel, The Life of Herod The Great, redefines the legacy of King Herod, showcasing extensive research by the author.

The Harlem Renaissance significantly contributed to the creation of a distinct American culture.

Mystery and thriller genres are perfect for cozy winter reading by the fire.

Laura Wheeler Waring's 'Girl in Pink Dress' exemplifies confidence and celebration of identity within the context of the Harlem Renaissance.

William H. Johnson's final paintings reflect a strong commitment to social justice and highlight influential figures in the fight for freedom.

The Harlem Renaissance was a significant cultural movement in the 1920s and 30s with black artistic voices converging.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art features works from The Harlem Renaissance as part of The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism exhibit.

The 1969 exhibition "Harlem on My Mind" was a flawed attempt at bridging racial divides, lacking Black artists' works and even featuring a controversial essay by a student.

The Met's recent exhibition "The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism" finally showcases Black art from the 1920s and 1930s, sourced from historically Black institutions.

The exhibition 'Harlem on My Mind: Cultural Capital of Black America, 1900-1968' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1969, surprisingly lacked any fine art by Black artists.