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= Theater of the Harlem Renaissance =

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=== The Harlem Renaissance's acting was unique and had actors that had a tough life. For example Ethel Waters was born to a 12 year old mother, Louise Anderson, who had been raped by a white man, John Waters. Although she was raised by her maternal grandmother, she took her father's surname. Reared in poverty, she left school at the age of 13 in order to support herself through domestic housework. === === Another important figure of this cultural movement was Paul Leroy Robeson, who became a legend in his own time. He was truly an Black Renaissance Man. Paul Robeson was not only a multi-talented artist who had a commanding presence on the stage as an actor, he was also an outstanding singer who enthralled audiences around the world. === = Works Cited  = = = [] [] [] []