Rudolph Fisher: Rhode Island’s Gift to the Harlem Renaissance

Rudolph Fisher contributed his literary genius to the Harlem Renaissance, an arts and letters movement of young gifted artists who connected their creativity to Afrocentric ideas and ideals. Fisher grew up in Providence, attended Classical High School, Brown University, and Howard University, where he became a doctor. In his free time, he wrote fiction, published exciting short stories, and invented the Black detective novel. This exhibit is the first ever to showcase his literary output.

The Rudolph Fisher Exhibit
Providence Athenaeum
251 Benefit Street, Providence, RI

Opening Reception January 9th, 4:00 -6:00 PM

Exhibit Runs January 9 – 26, 2025 during regular hours of operation.

Supported in part by a grant from Rhode Island Humanities.