Augusta Savage was an African American sculptor who played a significant role in the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement that emerged in the 1920s and 1930s in Harlem, New York City. Savage established the Savage Studio of Arts and Crafts, which became an important gathering place for artists, musicians, and writers during the Harlem Renaissance. She also created a number of notable sculptures that addressed themes of racial identity and social justice, including a bust of W.E.B. Du Bois, a prominent civil rights activist and scholar. Savage's work and advocacy helped to challenge traditional ideas about art and representation, and contributed to the broader cultural and social shifts of the Harlem Renaissance.