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Book Synopsis: The first African American to head a branch of the New York Public Library (NYPL), Regina Andrews led an extraordinary life. Allied with W. E. B. Du Bois, Andrews fought for promotion and equal pay against entrenched sexism and racism and battled institutional restrictions confining African American librarians to only a few neighborhoods within New York City. Andrews also played a key role in the Harlem Renaissance, supporting writers and intellectuals with dedicated workspace at her 135th Street Branch Library. After hours she cohosted a legendary salon that drew the likes of Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston. Her work as an actress and playwright helped establish the Harlem Experimental Theater, where she wrote plays about lynching, passing, and the Underground Railroad. Ethelene Whitmire's new biography offers the first full-length study of Andrews's activism and pioneering work with the NYPL. Whitmire's portrait of her sustained efforts to break down barriers reveals Andrews's legacy and places her within the NYPL's larger history.
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Discover the inspiring story of Regina Anderson Andrews, the remarkable Harlem Renaissance Librarian, with Ethelene Whitmire's captivating biography. Step into the world of an extraordinary African American woman who defied societal barriers and fought for equal rights in the New York Public Library (NYPL).
Regina Andrews, alongside influential figures like W. E. B. Du Bois, fearlessly challenged the norms of sexism and racism within the NYPL. She paved the way for future generations by advocating for fair promotion and equal pay, all while facing institutional restrictions placed upon African American librarians in New York City.
Furthermore, Andrews played a pivotal role in the Harlem Renaissance, providing vital support to talented writers and intellectuals at her 135th Street Branch Library. After-hours, she hosted legendary salons that attracted luminaries such as Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston. Her contributions as an actress and playwright also helped establish the esteemed Harlem Experimental Theater, where she fearlessly tackled sensitive subjects like lynching, passing, and the Underground Railroad.
Ethelene Whitmire's groundbreaking biography offers the first comprehensive examination of Regina Andrews's activism and pioneering work within the NYPL. Immerse yourself in the captivating story of a trailblazer whose tireless efforts shattered barriers and left an indelible mark on history.
To uncover the captivating story of Regina Anderson Andrews and be inspired by her remarkable journey, order Ethelene Whitmire's biography now. Take the first step towards discovering the extraordinary legacy of this Harlem Renaissance Librarian by clicking here.
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