Alain Locke

Alain LeRoy Locke (1885–1954) was an American philosopher, educator, writer, and cultural critic whose ideas played a pivotal role in shaping modern African American literature and art. Often called the "Father of the Harlem Renaissance," Locke believed that art and culture could challenge prejudice, inspire social progress, and redefine how African Americans were viewed in the United States. Through his scholarship...