Joy Goddess

"Joy Goddess," written by A’Lelia Walker’s great-granddaughter, is a richly researched biography that offers an inside look at the life of A’Lelia Walker, a prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance and daughter of Madam C.J. Walker. Known as the “joy goddess of Harlem’s 1920s,” she was a cultural icon celebrated for her parties, influential salons, and patronage of the arts, hosting many luminaries of the era. Through detailed insights and personal correspondence, the book captures her vibrant personality, fashion influence, and her role in shaping Black cultural history during the Roaring Twenties.