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Isn’t it rather odd that such people should always suppose that when a colored girl gets a chance to develop her natural powers it must be that she will want to become white.
Augusta Savage
A Closer Look at Augusta Savage: Quote
Augusta Savage— a sculptor, activist and resilient woman of the Harlem Renaissance period. Through her sculptures and art institutions, Savage provided new perspectives on Negro life in America. She eloquently conveyed and touched upon various issues that many were unwilling, or simply unable to encroach upon. Her stance on racial inequality proved to be insightful, as it consistently renders itself necessary even today.
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Born in Green Cove Springs, Florida, in 1892, Savage is one of the most influential contributors to the Harlem Renaissance. Like thousands of African Americans in the South, Savage enlisted on a great migration to the North—leaving behind her daughter for a taste of New York City’s 1921 artistic opportunities.
A Closer Look at Augusta Savage: Intro
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