Countee Porter Cullen (1903-1946) was a significant personality during theHarlem Renaissance.  In 1925 Cullen published his first book of poetry “Color”. Two years later he published his second book, “Copper Sun”. Cullen was also a mentor to James Baldwin.  Cullen met Baldwin while teaching at Frederick Douglass Junior High School in New York. Cullen’s was married for about two years to W. E. B. Dubois’ daughter Nina.  The wedding was considered one of the most significant social events during the Harlem Renaissance (also known as the “New Negro Movement”).

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Countee Cullen

Countee Porter Cullen (1903-1946) was a significant personality during theHarlem Renaissance.  In 1925 Cullen published his first book of poetry "Color". Two years later he published his second book, "Copper Sun". Cullen was also a mentor to James Baldwin.  Cullen met Baldwin while teaching at Frederick Douglass Junior High School in New York. Cullen's was married for about two years to W. E. B. Dubois' daughter Nina.  The wedding was considered one of the most significant social events during the Harlem Renaissance (also known as the "New Negro Movement").