The New Negro by Jeffrey C. Stewart
The Life of Alain Locke
This comprehensive biography delves into the life and work of Alain Locke, the first African American Rhodes Scholar and a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance. The book explores Locke's upbringing, his education, and his struggles with racism and homophobia. It also highlights his role in promoting and shaping black culture and arts during the Harlem Renaissance, his philosophy of the "New Negro," and his influence on a generation of African American artists and intellectuals.
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- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 944
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- National Book Award - Nonfiction (National Book Foundation)
- Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography (Pulitzer Prize)