Nora Holt was a classical composer and pianist who performed live on radio when the medium was dominated by white men. She broke through the radio silence in the industry and amplified the voices of those around her, supporting and inspiring other…

This is the manuscript of Cheryl A. Wall's article about Nora Holt (born Lena Douglas). Wall, a Black feminist scholar, wrote extensively about Black arts and culture during the Harlem Renaissance. In her work on Holt, she emphasizes her star power…