The New Negro

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The New Negro: An Interpretation is a book edited by Alain Locke in 1925, about African Americans in the United States. Locke lived in New York City during the Harlem Renaissance. It collects writings from various sources about the role that African Americans have had in the developing of culture. Locke details achievements in art, music, and literature. It also contains projections as to what the future may bring for African American culture. It was one of the most influential books of its time and affected many Americans.[citation needed].

It contains numerous paintings and illustrations by artist Winold Reiss. It was published by Albert and Charles Boni, New York, 1925.

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