A’Lelia Walker Who Made A Ritzy Space For Harlem’s Queer Black Artists

Walker’s Hudson River parties played a crucial role in the Harlem Renaissance: They provided a safe, welcoming space for queer black artists at a time when they were often pushed into the shadows.

Source: Remembering A’Lelia Walker, Who Made A Ritzy Space For Harlem’s Queer Black Artists : Code Switch : NPR