Ruff draft Have you ever thought back in history about how society was underprivileged during the Harlem Renaissance. It was the time period when blacks were wanting to make a voice for their community for the good. Well, A'lelia Walker, born on June 06, 1885 in Vicksburg, Mississippi was the wonderful daughter of the self made multi-millionaire, Madam CJ Walker. When her mother passed she had to fulfill all traditions and manage all property left for her since she was the only child. A’lelia made a name for herself by being and African American businesswoman during the Harlem Renaissance. She made many impact during this time period such as influencing other artists of all races to socialize together and also she managed many businesses,…show more content… She even own and revamped some of her mom's estates. On of those estates she threw a big party calls “Dark Towers” one evening to bring all nationalities together but specifically the blacks and whites to show each race how they are being treated during the Harlem Renaissance. But A'lelia wanted to make a point by having her blacks of the party separate from the white that she served them gin and chitterlings. She serve the blacks caviar and champagne. A'lelia Walker want to bring society together to create a better view on the African American community and wanted everyone to be equal but also show how each races was treated in the world. A'lelia walker even managed to keep her mom hair school and product line up and running to continue her legacy. During the Harlem renaissance not a lot of African Americans owned their own property, but A'lelia walker was the first african american to make that accomplishment. One creative thing she did was turned a town home into a restaurant style place to bring upcoming writers, sculptors, painters, music artists, composers, in to show off their talent to all of Harlem. A'lelia was a very successful business women that even friend recognize how great she was helping society have a change.The poet Langston Hughes called A'Lelia Walker "the joy goddess of Harlem's 1920s" because she hosted some of the most memorable parties of the Harlem Renaissance,…show more content… One of her friends by th name of Van Vechten once said of his friend, "You should have known A'Lelia Walker. Nothing in this age is quite as good as THAT.... What a woman!"(black history). The death over her mom didn't make her go through depression but it encourage her to go above and beyond for her society such as throwing the big parties to have everyone come together to socialize and feel equal. But sadly to say the great parties and the hard working business woman died the night after throwing a birthday party for one of her great friend on August 16, 1932 in New York
