Celebrated scholar Carla Kaplan’s cultural biography, Miss Anne in Harlem: The White Women of the Black Renaissance , focuses on white women, collectively called "Miss Anne," who became Harlem Renaissance insiders. The 1920s in New York City was a time of freedom, experimentation, and passion—with Harlem at the epicenter of the Jazz Age. White men could go uptown to see jazz and modern dance, but women who embraced black culture too enthusiastically could be ostracized. Miss Anne in Harlem focuses on six of the unconventional, free-thinking women, some from Manhattan high society, many Jewish, who crossed race lines, challenged concepts of racial identity, and defied social conventions to become a part of the culture and heartbeat of Harlem. Ethnic and gender studies professor Carla Kaplan brings the interracial history of the Harlem Renaissance to life with vivid prose, extensive research, and period photographs. This landmark work of social history and women’s studies reveals: A Hidden Chapter of Black History: Discover the fascinating story of "Miss Anne," the white women who crossed the color line to become insiders during the Harlem Renaissance, taking on immense social risk to be part of the culture. An Unseen Side of the Jazz Age: Explore the complex social dynamics of 1920s New York City, where women who embraced Black culture too enthusiastically faced ostracism and defied convention. Compelling Cultural Biographies: The book focuses on the lives of six unconventional, free-thinking women who navigated the exhilarating world of Harlem, challenging ideas of race and gender. Meticulous Academic Research: Written by celebrated scholar Carla Kaplan, this definitive account brings an overlooked aspect of American history to life with vivid prose and period photographs.