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Jessie Redmon Fauset, The “Midwife” of the Harlem Renaissance

Posted on May 7, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Jessie Redmon Fauset (April 27, 1882 – April 30, 1961) was an American editor, poet, essayist and novelist. Continue reading →

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HW Pick: From Hattiesburg to Harlem, Last Slave to Be Honored During Black History Month (video)

Posted on February 8, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Sylvester Magee (May 29, 1841 – October 15, 1971) may have been the last living slave in America, and the oldest person who ever lived! Continue reading →

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