Spotlight Profile: Countee Cullen

Spotlight Profile: Countee Cullen

Countee Cullen (1903-1946) was an African-American poet and writer who was a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement that took place in the 1920s and 1930s. He was born in New York City and was raised in an orphanage after the death of his...
Spotlight Profile: Wanda Sykes

Spotlight Profile: Wanda Sykes

Wanda Sykes (born 1964) is an American actress, comedian, and writer who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry as a versatile performer with a sharp wit and social commentary. She is best known for her work as a stand-up comedian, her appearances...
Spotlight Profile: André Leon Talley

Spotlight Profile: André Leon Talley

André Leon Talley (1949-2022) is an American fashion journalist, editor, and stylist who has been an influential figure in the fashion world for several decades. He is best known for his work as a long-time editor-at-large for American Vogue magazine and his...
Spotlight Profile: Audre Lorde

Spotlight Profile: Audre Lorde

Audre Lorde (1934-1992) was a Caribbean-American poet, essayist, and activist who is best known for her writings on race, gender, sexuality, and social justice. She was an influential figure in the second-wave feminist movement and the LGBT rights movement and her...
Spotlight Profile: Alvin Ailey

Spotlight Profile: Alvin Ailey

Alvin Ailey (1931-1989) was an African American dancer, choreographer, and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958. He is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in modern dance and is celebrated for his contributions to the...
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