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The Power of Pride: Stylemakers and Rulebreakers of the Harlem Renaissance |
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The Harlem Renaissance, the legendary explosion of African American artistic excellence that stretched from 1921 to 1929, was arguably the most concentrated and influential cultural era in the history of the United States. The Power of Pride, a collection of letters, program notes, and gorgeous photographs compiled by University of Delaware Professor Carole Marks and photographic curator Diana Edkins, is a lovely literary and visual snapshot of this unique period in Afro-American history. The authors take us on an imaginary "A" train back to the early 20th century to celebrate the regal style of Duke Ellington and the pixyish sensuality of Josephine Baker, along with the down-home vibes of Louis Armstrong and the enigma of "mystery woman" Nella Larson. They detail Zora Neale Hurston's anthropological and ancestral words of wisdom, along with Dorothy West's early writings. Marks and Edkins also explore other black enclaves in Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Paris. What makes this collection special is the air of dignity and drive displayed by the African American aristocracy of the time. As Professor Marks writes, "they were the strivers--the dicty--who could not be categorized." --Eugene Holley Jr.
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