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The Harlem Renaissance Revisted: Exploring the Lives and Works of Schuyler, Wright, Robeson, Walker and Toomer

  • Laurel Branch Library 507 7th Street Northwest Washington, DC, 20004 United States (map)

The Harlem Renaissance Revisted

Join us for an insightful evening exploring the lives and legacies of Harlem Renaissance icons George Schuyler, Margaret Walker, Paul Robeson, and Jean Toomer. Part of the "What We Learned from the Harlem Renaissance" symposium, this event will examine their significant contributions to American culture and art.

Moderated by Prince George's County Poet Laureate, Dr. Khadijah Ali-Coleman, the panel will feature distinguished speakers (to be announced) sharing thier persepectives and discussing the enduring legacies of these Harlem Renaissance icons in shaping American culture and art. Presented in partnership with the Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council and Black Writers for Peace and Social Justice.

The evening will begin with poetry readings by local poets, leading into a rich conversation about the Harlem Renaissance's continuing influence.

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