The allure of Paris has captivated many, but for African-American creatives during the 20th century, it was more than just a city of romance and beauty. It was a sanctuary of freedom and opportunity, a place where they could express themselves without the constraints of racial prejudice prevalent in the United States. In this blog post, we explore the lives of five notable African-American figures – James Baldwin, Josephine Baker, Richard Wright, Langston Hughes, and Beauford Delaney – and discover how the City of Light became integral to their artistic journeys and successes.
