Richard Bruce Nugent
American writer
Died when: 80 years 329 days (970 months)Star Sign: Cancer
Richard Bruce Nugent (July 2, 1906 – May 27, 1987), aka Richard Bruce and Bruce Nugent, was a gay writer and painter in the Harlem Renaissance.
Despite being a part of a group of many gay Harlem artists, Nugent was among only a few who were publicly out.
Recognized initially for the few short stories and paintings that were published, Nugent had a long productive career bringing to light the creative process of gay and black culture.
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