Jean Toomer's life and work continue to fascinate and inspire readers and writers alike. His groundbreaking contributions to American literature, his exploration of race and identity, and his spiritual quest make him a figure of enduring relevance in our increasingly diverse and interconnected world. As we continue to grapple with issues of race, identity, and representation, Toomer's work serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of engaging with these complex topics and the transformative power of literature.
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Regina M. Anderson, married name Regina M. Andrews, pseudonym Ursala (Ursula) Trelling, (born May 21, 1901, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. died February 5, 1993, Ossining, New York), American librarian, playwright, and patron of the arts whose New York City home was a salon for Harlem Renaissance writers and artists. Anderson attended several colleges, including Wilberforce University in Ohio and the University of Chicago. She received a Master of Library Science degree from Columbia University and worked as a librarian in the New York Public Library System, for which she produced lecture and drama series and arts exhibitions, from the early 1920s to
THIS MONTH, a year to the day since the release of their debut album, the trio of Fred Moten (poet), Brandon López (bassist), and Gerald Cleaver (drummer) came to London for a weekend residency at Café Oto. Recorded during the Covid pandemic at New York’s GSI studios and released on the Reading Group label, the group’s self-titled album exemplifies what Anthony Reed, in his book Soundworks, has called “phonopoetics,” a more capacious term than previous indicators like “jazz poetry.”During its flourishing from what Reed calls the “Long Black Arts Movement,” peaking in the ’60s, the phonopoem has
Beauty out of the Ashes: Printed Works of the Harlem Renaissance, 1923-1936 A Library exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of the publication of Jean Toomer’s novel Cane. Curated by Vassar students during the Fall 2022 semester. The show draws on printed works from the Archives & Special Collections Library. An exhibition catalogue accompanies the show.