Alice Dunbar-Nelson, Harlem Renaissance Writer
By Nava Atlas | On July 20, 2019 | Updated August 20, 2026 | Comments (0)
Alice Dunbar-Nelson (July 19, 1875 – September 18, 1935) was an American poet, essayist, short story writer, journalist, columnist, and activist.
Through various genres, Alice advocated for the rights of women and people of color. She’s often considered one of the significant writers associated with the Harlem Renaissance movement of the 1920s, though a good portion of her work predates this era.
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