--- title: "2 Gwendolyn B. Bennett Quotes - Famous Journalist (The poetry of the Negro, 1746-1970: an anthology)" description: "Gwendolyn B. Bennett was an American artist, writer, and journalist who contributed to Opportunity: A Journal of Negro Life, which chronicled cultural a..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b010/author-gwendolyn-b-bennett-263475-39810.jpg" --- ![Portrait of Gwendolyn B. Bennett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b010/author-gwendolyn-b-bennett-263475-39810.jpg) # Gwendolyn B. Bennett (1902–1981) Journalist United States **2** quotes in **8** categories Rate this collection: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet Gwendolyn B. Bennett was a journalist from the United States, best known for *The poetry of the Negro, 1746-1970: an anthology*. ## Quick Facts About Gwendolyn B. Bennett Born July 8, 1902 Died May 30, 1981 Nationality United States Profession Journalist Notable works The poetry of the Negro, 1746-1970: an anthology Spouse Richard Crosscup ## About Gwendolyn B. Bennett Gwendolyn B. Bennett was an American artist, writer, and journalist who contributed to Opportunity: A Journal of Negro Life, which chronicled cultural advancements during the Harlem Renaissance. Though often overlooked, she herself made considerable accomplishments in art, poetry, and prose. She is perhaps best known for her short story "Wedding Day", which was published in the magazine Fire!! and explores how gender, race, and class dynamics shape an interracial relationship. Bennett was a dedicated and self-preserving woman, known for being a strong influencer of African-American women's rights during the Harlem Renaissance. Throughout her dedication and perseverance, Bennett raised the bar when it came to women's literature and education. One of her contributions to the Harlem Renaissance was her short novel Poets Evening; it helped the understanding within the African-American communities, resulting in many African Americans coming to terms with identifying and accepting themselves. ## Quotes by Gwendolyn B. Bennett > [I want to feel the surging Of my sad people's soul Hidden by a minstrel-smile.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gwendolyn-b-bennett/i-want-to-feel-the-surging-of-my-sad-people-s-soul-hidden-by-a/) [Gwendolyn B. Bennett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gwendolyn-b-bennett/) [Feels](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/feels/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b77/gwendolyn-b-bennett-93754_feels_i-want-to-feel-the-surging-of-my-sad-peo_2277673.jpg) > [All eager-lipped I kissed the mouth of Death.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gwendolyn-b-bennett/all-eager-lipped-i-kissed-the-mouth-of-death/) [Gwendolyn B. 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