Arna Bontemps Quote

On the Harlem Renaissance:

When we were not too busy having fun, we were shown off and exhibited and presented in scores of places, to all kinds of people. And we heard the sighs of wonder, amazement and sometimes admiration when it was whispered and announced that here was one of the "New Negroes."


Personals (1973), introduction


When we were not too busy having fun, we were shown off and exhibited and presented in scores of places, to all kinds of people. And we heard the...

When we were not too busy having fun, we were shown off and exhibited and presented in scores of places, to all kinds of people. And we heard the...

When we were not too busy having fun, we were shown off and exhibited and presented in scores of places, to all kinds of people. And we heard the...

When we were not too busy having fun, we were shown off and exhibited and presented in scores of places, to all kinds of people. And we heard the...