2 Quotes & Sayings By Gladys Adevey

Gladys Adevey (1888-1957) was a pioneer in African American literature and an important figure in the Harlem Renaissance. She was a lawyer and social activist, and her work focused on issues of race, gender, and class. The compiler of this anthology selected Adevey's short story “The Indian Princess” for its depiction of African American women's courage in the face of oppression.