WOMEN OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE

Women of the Harlem Renaissance were influential African American women who contributed to a vibrant cultural and intellectual movement in the 1920s. They excelled in literature, music, art, and activism, shaping new ideas about Black identity and inspiring social change. Notable figures include writers like Zora Neale Hurston, poets like Langston Hughes’ peers, and musicians such as Bessie Smith. These women challenged racial and gender stereotypes, fostering pride and progress within the Black community while gaining recognition on a broader stage, significantly shaping American culture.