Augusta Savage, a trailblazing African American sculptor of the Harlem Renaissance, passed away on this day. Known for her work celebrating Black identity and her role as an influential teacher, Savage mentored a generation of Black artists including Jacob Lawrence and Gwendolyn Knight. Her sculpture Lift Every Voice and Sing (also known as The Harp) gained national acclaim. Despite facing racial and gender barriers, Savage devoted her life to the arts and to opening doors for others.
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