Historical Fiction About the First Woman to Helm 'The Crisis,' A Black Literary Powerhouse

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Feb 3, 2025

A new historical novel follows Jessie Redmon Fauset, a high school teacher from Washington, D.C who moves to Harlem to chase her lifelong dream of becoming an editor. However, a secret affair with her boss puts her dreams at risk. Author Victoria Christopher Murray discusses Harlem Rhapsody, which publishes tomorrow.

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