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Helene Johnson

1906–1995

United States

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Helen Johnson (July 7, 1906 – July 6, 1995) was an African-American poet during the Harlem Renaissance. She is remembered today for her poetry that captures both the challenges and the excitement of this era during her short-lived career.

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