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Farah Jasmine Griffin

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Description:As World War II raged overseas, Harlem witnessed a battle of its own. Brimming with creative and political energy, HarlemOCOs diverse array of artists and activists launched a bold cultural offensive aimed at winning democracy for all Americans, regardless of race or gender. In "Harlem Nocturne," esteemed scholar Farah Jasmine Griffin tells the stories of three black female artists whose creative and political efforts fueled this movement for change: novelist Ann Petry, a major new literary voice; choreographer and dancer Pearl Primus, a pioneer in her field; and composer and pianist Mary Lou Williams, a prominent figure in the emergence of Be-Bop. As Griffin shows, these women made enormous strides for social justice during the war, laying the groundwork for the Civil Rights Movement before the Cold War temporarily froze their democratic dreams. A rich account of three distinguished artists and the city that inspired them, "Harlem Nocturne" captures a period of unprecedented vitality and progress for African Americans and women in the United States."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Harlem Nocturne: Women Artists and Progressive Politics During World War II. To get started finding Harlem Nocturne: Women Artists and Progressive Politics During World War II, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: As World War II raged overseas, Harlem witnessed a battle of its own. Brimming with creative and political energy, HarlemOCOs diverse array of artists and activists launched a bold cultural offensive aimed at winning democracy for all Americans, regardless of race or gender. In "Harlem Nocturne," esteemed scholar Farah Jasmine Griffin tells the stories of three black female artists whose creative and political efforts fueled this movement for change: novelist Ann Petry, a major new literary voice; choreographer and dancer Pearl Primus, a pioneer in her field; and composer and pianist Mary Lou Williams, a prominent figure in the emergence of Be-Bop. As Griffin shows, these women made enormous strides for social justice during the war, laying the groundwork for the Civil Rights Movement before the Cold War temporarily froze their democratic dreams. A rich account of three distinguished artists and the city that inspired them, "Harlem Nocturne" captures a period of unprecedented vitality and progress for African Americans and women in the United States."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Harlem Nocturne: Women Artists and Progressive Politics During World War II. To get started finding Harlem Nocturne: Women Artists and Progressive Politics During World War II, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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