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Virtual Tour: Gay Harlem Renaissance

Date: February 20, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET

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Online

Event Type: Black History Month Art, Books, and Culture LGBTQ+ Life

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Gladys Bentley, a prominent entertainer during the Harlem Renaissance.

Please Note: This program meets online over Zoom, NOT in person.

Join New-York Historical Society docent Kyle Einhorn for a live virtual tour of the Gay Harlem Renaissance exhibition. Explore the vibrant world of Black LGBTQ+ life in the 1920s–30s through art, music, and nightlife. Learn about influential creators such as Gladys Bentley, Richard Bruce Nugent, and Aaron Douglas, whose work helped define the era. From glamorous nightclubs to rent parties, this virtual experience celebrates the brilliance, resilience, and cultural impact of Harlem’s queer community.

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