Harlem Renaissance (jan 1, 1922 – dec 31, 1922)
Description:
Prewar gay life flourished in urban centers such as New York’s Greenwich Village and Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s. The blues music of African-American women showcased varieties of lesbian desire, struggle and humor; these performances, along with male and female drag stars, introduced a gay underworld to straight patrons during Prohibition’s defiance of race and sex codes in speakeasy clubs.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1922
dec 31, 1922
~ 12 months