Black Atlanta in the Roaring TwentiesLong before it came to prominence as the model city of the New South, as well as earning the title "the new Motown," Atlanta was a hotbed of entertainment, business, and civic life for African Americans. At the same time that Harlem was undergoing its acclaimed renaissance, Atlanta could boast of excellent colleges, a thriving social environment, and an entertainment scene that could rival those of much larger cities. From Auburn Avenue, the hub of the city's African-American activity, a spirit of vibrant change and excitement radiated out to reach people across America. |
Contents
Introduction | 6 |
Paul Poole | 31 |
The West Side Story | 47 |
Where We Worked | 63 |
Arts and Entertainment | 83 |
Atlanta University | 99 |
Morris Brown College | 117 |
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