September 27
On September 27, 1950, Gwendolyn Brooks was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for “Annie Allen.”
Gwendolyn Brooks was a famous poet and author during the 1900s. Brooks used literature to detail black stories and experiences. In 1950, Gwendolyn Brooks won a Pulitzer Prize for her literacy work “Annie Allen.” She became the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize.
Gwendolyn Brooks was a famous poet and author during the 1900s. Brooks used literature to detail black stories and experiences. Gwendolyn Brooks died in 2000 at the age of 83.
Today, she is remembered as one of the most influential black female poets in history. Several prestigious institutions have been named in her honor including Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy High School in Chicago.
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