Amaza Lee Meredith Imagines Herself Modern
Architecture and the Black American Middle Class
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Focusing on the life of Amaza Lee Meredith, the narrative explores her contributions as a black woman architect, artist, and educator in the context of the Jim Crow South. Her story challenges conventional views of the Great Migration and enriches the understanding of the Harlem Renaissance. The book highlights architecture's role in shaping New Negro identity and the formation of Black middle-class communities, emphasizing Meredith's unique impact on cultural and social dynamics during her time.
