Tag: Harlem Renaissance
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Explore the enduring legacy of Ethel Waters, the groundbreaking entertainer who made history as the first African American to star in her own television show in 1939, overcoming adversity to become a celebrated actress, singer, and civil rights…
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The remarkable life and contributions of Zora Neale Hurston, a groundbreaking writer and ethnographer of the Harlem Renaissance era. Learn about her journey from fiction to anthropology, her impact on African American folklore, and her lasting influence on…
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