#OTD: Gwendolyn Brooks Won Pulitzer Prize

from AURN News · host Clay Cane

On May 1, 1950, Gwendolyn Brooks made history by becoming the first Black American awarded a Pulitzer Prize for her poetry collection “Annie Allen.” Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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