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HW Pick: Harlem Nocturne, Women Artists and Progressive Politics During World War II

Harlem Nocturne

The 21st Century

As World War II raged overseas, Harlem witnessed a battle of its own. Brimming with creative and political energy, Harlem’s diverse array of artists and activists launched a bold cultural offensive aimed at winning democracy for all Americans, regardless of race or gender. Continue reading

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Walter’s World: Carolyn Adams- Dancer, Educator, and Harlem Preservationist

By Walter Rutledge

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Carolyn Adams danced with the Paul Taylor Dance Company for seventeen years. To hear Adams describe the experience one quickly realizes that despite the fact that she no longer performs, she remains a Taylor dancer for life. Continue reading