Renaissance Women: Esther Popel

Esther Popel (1896-1958) was an African-American poet of the Harlem Renaissance, an activist, and an educator. She wrote and edited for magazines such as The Crisis, The Journal of Negro Education, and Opportunity. One of her most recognized works is her poem, “Flag Salute,” which was written in response to the publicized lynching of George Armwood on October 18th, 1933.