Courtesy, The New York Historical
Museums & GalleriesUpper West Side
The Gay Harlem Renaissance
Oct 10, 2025 - Mar 8, 2026
Description
The New Negro, an anthology of poetry, essays and art edited by Alain Locke, marks its centennial in 2025. This exhibit examines Black LGBTQ+ life in the 1920s and 1930s, as Harlem thrived after World War I with the influx of people arriving in the Great Migration. During this time, queer mentorship within salons and friend circles helped sustain the Harlem Renaissance
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Features
Type
- LGBT
- Museums
- Culture & History
Accessibility
- Large Print
- Open and/or Closed Captioned
- Assistive Listening System
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Audio Description
Amenities
- Has Restaurant Amenity