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| Joel Augustus Rogers |
Today's look at Harlem Renaissance leading intellectuals is Joel Augustus Rogers. The Wikipedia article on him is quite extensive so I am just putting a very brief intro here:
Joel Augustus Rogers (September 6, 1880 or 1883 – March 26, 1966) was a Jamaican-American author, journalist, and historian who contributed to the history of Africa and the African diaspora, especially the history of African Americans in the United States. His research spanned the academic fields of history, sociology and anthropology. He challenged prevailing ideas about race, demonstrated the connections between civilizations, and traced African achievements. He was one of the greatest popularizers of African history in the 20th century.
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I would definitely suggest reading the whole wiki. Rogers was definitely a very prolific author of his day and now I have a whole list of new things to look up to read!
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