Title: A Beautiful Pageant
First published: 2002
Description: "The Harlem Renaissance was the time when Harlem came alive with theatre, drama, sports, dance and politics.

David Krasner paints a vibrant portrait of the exciting years 1910 to 1927 and the diverse events they encompassed: the prizefight between Jack Johnson and Jim "White Hope" Jeffries; the first glimpse of new dance styles pioneered by Aida Overton Walker and Ethel Waters; the social significance of Zora Neale Hurston's play, Color Struck; and the extravagant productions of Star of Ethiopia pageants that emphasized African heritage.

These were the fertile years when the residents of northern Manhattan were at the vanguard of artistic ferment, leading their downtown counterparts while at the same time playing a pivotal role in one of the most important political movements of the twentieth century: black nationalism."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects: African Americans in literature, African Americans in the performing arts, Performing arts, Theater, African American theater, History and criticism, American drama, Harlem Renaissance, African American authors, Intellectual life, African Americans, History, Aufführung, Harlem renaissance, American drama, history and criticism, 20th century, African americans in the performing arts, African americans in literature, New york (n.y.), intellectual life
Places: Harlem (New York, N.Y.), N.Y.) Harlem (New York, New York, New York (State)
Time periods: 20th century
LC classification: PS338.N4 K73 2002