Women of the Harlem Renaissance

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  1. 4. This woman was a poet, playwright, editor, music teacher, school teacher, and a pioneer in the black theater movement. She was very influential to generations of noted black writers and playwrights who came after her
  2. 6. Nicknamed Lady Day by her friend and musical partner, this woman was very influential on jazz and pop singing. Her vocal style, strongly inspired by jazz instrumentalists, pioneered a new way of manipulating phrasing and tempo. She was also admired all over the world for her deeply personal and intimate approach to singing.
  3. 7. One of the causes of the Harlem Renaissance
  4. 8. This woman was a sculptor who was well known for making images of black art mainstream. Faced with lots of adversity during her career, this woman fought for other black artists in the arts and was also an educator.
  5. 9. This woman was an acclaimed novelist of the Harlem Renaissance, who was the first black woman to win a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship.
  6. 10. Known as the "Empress of the Blues", this woman has 3 of her songs in the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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  1. 1. This is how long the Harlem Renaissance lasted
  2. 2. An editor for The Crisis, a NAACP magazine, this woman helped to promote literary works related to the social movement during the Harlem Renaissance, in addition to creating works of her own.
  3. 3. This woman was a world renowned writer and anthropologist. Her novels, short stories, and plays often depicted African American life in the South. Her work in anthropology examined black folklore.
  4. 5. This woman was a world renowned performer, WWII spy, and activist. She flourished as a dancer, and was well-known for her dancing style and unique costumes.