The Brooklyn Literary Union was an African American literary society of the 1880s. [1]
History
Unlike literary traditions of its past, the Brooklyn Literary Union was co-ed in its membership, allowing men and women to discuss contemporary political issues instead of focusing exclusively on literary matters. [1]
Membership
Notable members included President Thomas McCants Stewart, Philip White, George Downing, Maritcha Remond Lyons, and Dr. Susan McKinney Steward, just to name a few. [1]: 316
References
- ^ a b c Peterson, Carla L. (2011). Black Gotham: A Family History of African Americans in Nineteenth-Century New York City. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press. ISBN 978-0-300-16255-4. OCLC 897043918.
The Brooklyn Literary Union was an African American literary society of the 1880s. [1]
History
Unlike literary traditions of its past, the Brooklyn Literary Union was co-ed in its membership, allowing men and women to discuss contemporary political issues instead of focusing exclusively on literary matters. [1]
Membership
Notable members included President Thomas McCants Stewart, Philip White, George Downing, Maritcha Remond Lyons, and Dr. Susan McKinney Steward, just to name a few. [1]: 316
References
- ^ a b c Peterson, Carla L. (2011). Black Gotham: A Family History of African Americans in Nineteenth-Century New York City. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press. ISBN 978-0-300-16255-4. OCLC 897043918.