Extraordinary People of the Harlem Renaissance

by P. Stephen Hardy, Sheila Jackson Hardy

Real-life stories of struggle, achievement, victory, and sometimes loss that are an ideal companion for history, social science, language and geography studies. The Extroardinary People series is the perfect starter for students who want to know more about the people who shaped their world, focusing on the unique histories of people from every culture, and every walk of life.

Genres: History, Biography

288 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2000

Reviews

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully done memorial, if you will, to those Black American artists, writers, poets, musicians and performers of dance and the theater and those who enabled them to advance in their careers. The authors showcase fifty eight talented, gifted and intelligent individuals each with a passion for their art that would not stop. Ironically, almost everyone of them was confronted with racial discrimination in the course of their lives impacting their ability to carry out their dream