Harlem Rhapsody

In "Harlem Rhapsody" by Victoria Christopher Murray, delve into the remarkable journey of Jessie Redmon Fauset, the first Black woman literary editor of The Crisis during the pivotal year of 1919. As she navigates her groundbreaking role amidst a passionate, secretive affair with her boss, W. E. B. Du Bois, Jessie seeks to elevate emerging Black voices in literature, discovering talents like Countee Cullen and Langston Hughes. This historical fiction illustrates her profound influence on the Harlem Renaissance while exploring the complexities and sacrifices tied to her success.