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  • Published In: American Scholar, 2025, v. 94, n. 2. P. 128 1 of 2

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article discusses Alain LeRoy Locke's essay "The New Negro" from a century ago, which highlighted the renewed self-respect and self-dependence within the Black community. Locke, a prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance, emphasized the spiritual and cultural shifts occurring among young Black individuals, leading to a promise of new leadership. The essay, along with contributions from other notable writers and thinkers, is considered a seminal text of the Harlem Renaissance. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:American Scholar. 2025/04, Vol. 94, Issue 2, p128
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0003-0937
  • Accession Number:183067812
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