Category : The Word

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Pauline Hopkins

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Pauline Hopkins (1859-1930) was an African American novelist, playwright, journalist, and editor. She is known for her significant contributions to African American literature during the...
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Sherley Anne Williams

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Sherley Anne Williams (1944-1999) was an American poet, novelist, and literary critic. She was known for her powerful and evocative writings that explored themes of...
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The Talented Tenth

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The term “The Talented Tenth” refers to a concept developed by African American intellectual and civil rights leader W.E.B. Du Bois. He popularized the term...
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Willard Motley

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Willard Motley (1909-1965) was an African-American author and novelist known for his contributions to American literature in the mid-20th century. He was born on July...
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Venice Tipton Spraggs

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Venice Tipton Spraggs served as the Washington Bureau Chief for the Chicago Defender and was the first African American inducted into Theta Sigma Phi, a...
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André Leon Talley

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André Leon Talley is a prominent figure in the fashion industry. He is best known for his work as a fashion journalist, editor, and former...
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Amanda Gorman

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Amanda Gorman is a young, inspiring poet and activist who has captured the attention of people all over the world with her powerful words and...
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They Were Her Property

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“They Were Her Property” is a book by historian Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers that examines the role of white women in American slavery. The book challenges...