The distinguishing feature of Harlem Renaissance culture is that one cannot really separate the formal, social, ethical, political, and thematic dimensions without violating the intent and spirit of the work. The art of the Harlem Renaissance, part of...

Philosophy professor Alain Locke put forth the theory of "cultural pluralism," which values the uniqueness of different styles and values available within a democratic society. The preeminent African American intellectual of his generation, Alain Locke...

In 1925, Alain Locke, a relatively obscure 39-year-old professor of philosophy at Howard University, transformed the American literary landscape when his special issue of the Survey Graphic familiarized the nation with the literati of the Harlem...

Born September 13, 1886 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Died June 10, 1954 New York, New York American philosopher, educator, editor, and writer Alain Locke....

Alain LeRoy Locke (September 13, 1886 – June 9, 1954) was an African American writer, philosopher, educator, and patron of the arts. He is best known for his writings on and about the Harlem Renaissance. He is unofficially called the "Father of...

What is a typical American person? What constitutes the American culture? These questions do not and will never have definite answers. The "American" culture is commonly referred to as a "melting pot" - meaning it is a blend of many different races, peoples and cultures.