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Special Edition: Love, Art, & Resistance – How the Harlem Renaissance Shaped Black Love

Marchell Coleman Season 1 Episode 1

In this special edition series for Black History Month, The Secure Space explores the evolution of Black love, resilience, and cultural identity through defining historical movements. In this episode, we journey into the Harlem Renaissance, a time when Black artists, writers, and musicians redefined love, self-expression, and identity.

From the poetic brilliance of Langston Hughes, to the bold independence of Zora Neale Hurston, to the powerful partnership of Paul and Eslanda Robeson, this episode uncovers how love—whether romantic, artistic, or communal—became a revolutionary act of resistance and self-determination.

We also examine the lasting impact of this era on modern Black relationships, exploring how the themes of creativity, community, and self-love continue to shape love today.

Tune in to discover how Black love is not just personal—it’s political, transformative, and deeply woven into our collective history.

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