Alice Walker
Born in 1944
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Alice Walker is a renowned American author, activist, and poet best known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Color Purple.
Born in 1944, Walker became the first African American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1983.
Her writing often explores themes of racism, sexism, and social inequality, drawing from her experiences as a Black woman in the American South.
Walker's other notable works include The Third Life of Grange Copeland, Meridian, and The Temple of My Familiar.
Throughout her career, she has been a vocal advocate for civil rights, women's rights, and environmental issues, using her platform to address social injustices and promote positive change.
