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Education. In African American Literature. Gwendolyn Brooks. 1917-2000; born in Topeka, Kansas Began publishing poetry at 17 Published first widely acclaimed poetry book in 1945 Some famous poems: “We Real Cool”, “The Bean Eaters”, “Sadie and Maud”*. Richard Wright.

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Education

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  1. Education In African American Literature

  2. Gwendolyn Brooks • 1917-2000; born in Topeka, Kansas • Began publishing poetry at 17 • Published first widely acclaimed poetry book in 1945 • Some famous poems: • “We Real Cool”, “The Bean • Eaters”, “Sadie and Maud”*

  3. Richard Wright • 1908-1960; born in Roxie, Mississippi • Prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance • Became a member of the Communist party • Famous books: • Native Son, Black Boy*

  4. Reginald McKnight • Born 1956 in Fuerstenteldbruck, Germany • Currently a professor at the University of Georgia • Converted to Judaism • Short story • “The Kind of Light That Shines in Texas”

  5. Langston Hughes • Prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance • 1902-1967; born in Joplin, Missouri • Created “jazz poetry” • Famous poems: • “The Weary Blues”, “I, Too, Sing America”, “Dream Deferred”, “Theme for English B”*

  6. Amiri Baraka (LeRoi Jones) • Born 1934 in Newark, New Jersey • Often a controversial figure—author, teacher, actor, activist, theater producer • Poem • “Poem for Half-White College Students”

  7. Malcolm X • 1925-1965; born in Omaha, Nebraska • Charismatic speaker/minister for the Nation of Islam • Famous book • The Autobiography of Malcolm X

  8. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. • Born 1950 in Keyser, West Virginia • Professor at Harvard University • Author, editor, and filmmaker • Short story • “A Giant Step”

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