The Harlem Renaissance for gays and lesbians

The Harlem Renaissance, also known as The New Negro Movement, was a period of intellectual and artistic growth that brought the Black experience into the crust of American culture. Many known African-American queer people were at the center of this cultural revival.

Kathy Belge at About.com's Lesbian Life discusses the gay and lesbian influence on the Harlem Renaissance and the impact the movement has on modern culture. More after the jump.