TY Grandpa for Helping Me Celebrate Black History! by B. Woodard

My grandpop sent these to celebrate Black History Month in different shades. VERY cool gifts and the influence behind each—and the Harlem Renaissance—are even cooler! Thanks, Grandpop. Love you! -Bellen

♡︎Jean-Michel Basquiat, one of the most gifted artists of all time who tragically passed away before the true genius of his art was celebrated.

💘Maya Angelou, Brilliant Poet, Poet Laureate and Civil Rights Activist whose influence is incomparable and whose words inspire generations. 💘

🌺: Oprah Winfrey, here as Mrs. Which in A Wrinkle in Time but more importantly, Ms. Winfrey is a philanthropist and powerful CEO who has been one of the biggest influencers on the media industry of all time. 🌺

The last doll is a fictional character but represents the
★Harlem Renaissance : Renaissance is a renewal. The 1920s-1930s was a period where Culture was reintroduced in dance, art, fashion, literature, theatre and politics with Harlem as the center of it all! The intellectual and cultural revival keeps inspiring generations! ★

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