Dorks of Black History – Danielle Dorky

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Dorks of Black History: Jessie Redmon Fauset

February 28, 2014 Article

Known as the “Midwife of African American Literature”, Jessie Redmon Fauset was one of the most well-received figures of the Harlem Renaissance movement,

From left to right, "Common Sence" Ross, Albertine Pickins, Ferd "Jelly Roll" Morton, Ada "Bricktop" Smith, Eddie Rucker, Mabel Watts.

Dorks of Black History: Jelly Roll Morton

February 18, 2014 Video

In honor of Black History Month, I am introducing a brief series of articles recognizing the Dorks of Black history, specifically those who were influential in music or literature.