The Culture of Sports in the Harlem Renaissance

During the African American cultural resurgence of the 1920s and 1930s, professional athletes shared the spotlight with artists and intellectuals. Although the black intelligentsia largely dismissed the popularity of sports, the press celebrated athletics as a means to participate in the debates of the day.

Summary

During the African American cultural resurgence of the 1920s and 1930s, professional athletes shared the spotlight with artists and intellectuals. Although the black intelligentsia largely dismissed the popularity of sports, the press celebrated athletics as a means to participate in the debates of the day.

Product details

• Authors: Daniel Anderson
• Publisher: Mcfarland & Co Inc
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2017
• EAN: 9781476665184
• ISBN: 978-1-4766-6518-4
• No. of pages: 220
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 286 g
• Illustrations: notes, bibliography, index
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Ball sport; Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history