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The Harlem Renaissance was a transformative cultural, social, and artistic movement that flourished in Harlem, New York, primarily during the 1920s. This period marked a significant intellectual and creative explosion, centralizing the African American experience through various artistic mediums. This list specifically documents the female entertainers whose contributions were vital to the movement's success and lasting influence. These women excelled across disciplines, including dance, music (spanning jazz, blues, and spirituals), and dramatic arts, forging careers that defied prevailing social and racial limitations and established foundational styles in American entertainment.