Audre Lorde (1934-1992) was an American Author, Feminist, and Civil Rights Activist. Lorde's writings served as a call-to-action for issues such as inequality and sexism. #BlackHistoryMonth #LiteraryGiants
Link to Audre Lorde Poetry: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/audre-lorde
Black History Month
Alex Haley (1921-1992)- Mr. Haley served in the US Coast Guard for twenty years before pursuing writing. He is best known for his novels, Roots and The Autobiography of Malcolm X.
Black History Month
Lorraine Hansberry (1930-1965)- Ms. Hansberry was the first African American female author to have a play on Broadway, A Raisin in the Sun. As a journalist, Ms. Hansberry worked to promote the Civil Rights Movement, but also to expose global imperialism and colonialism.
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