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Mini-Lecture: Alice Dunbar-Nelson (1875-1935)

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Martha Swift explores the biography of Alice Dunbar-Nelson and how her story intersects with important cultural and political moments in the US, including the Harlem Renaissance.

This mini-lecture could be used to compliment the A Level History syllabus, or to provide additional context in the A Level English Literature syllabus. For more guidance on how to engage with this material, see our How-To Guide for Mini-Lectures.

You find a worksheet for this mini-lecture and a transcription here:

Are you interested in producing a mini-lecture for this series? Email development@baas.ac.uk for more information.

This resources presented as part of the Bridging the Resource Gap project, funded by the British Association of American Studies and the US Embassy.