Harlem’s Gladys Alberta Bentley, Friend Of Cary Grant, Stanwyck, And Others, Way ‘Out’ Ahead Of Her Time

Gladys Alberta Bentley, August 12, 1907 – January 18, 1960, was a Harlem blues singer, pianist, and entertainer during the Harlem Renaissance. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By…

Gladys Bentley’s Mona’s Club 440, Harlem, 1942 (video)

The advertisement above if for Mona’s Club 440 in 1942, with the explicit use of the word “gay” featured prominently. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave…