Alain L. Locke

Although Washington, DC and New York often claim Alain Locke, he is a native of Philadelphia, PA. In the sphere of arts and entrepreneurship, the District has seen the rise of African American men like Alain Locke, the first African American Rhodes Scholar and a leading philosopher behind the Harlem Renaissance, who called Washington DC his home. Locke’s promotion of African American artists and writers fostered a cultural awakening that celebrated Black identity and heritage, influencing the artistic lan