Alain Locke
Born September 13, 1886
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died June 10, 1954
New York, New York
American philosopher, educator, editor, and writer
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Locke, Alain (1886-1954)
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 ...
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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 t...
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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 A...
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With the exception of Native Americans, there is no race of people that originated in America. Yet today, we all come together under the colors of red, white and blue, sing the National Anthem and ca...
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