Alice Walker

Alice Malsenior Walker (born February 9, 1944) is an African American author whose most famous novel, The Color Purple, won both the Pulitzer Prize and the American Book Award.

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February 9 - 1944 - African American - Author - The Color Purple - Pulitzer Prize - American Book Award

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Walker's writings include novels, stories, essays and poems. They focus on the struggles of African-Americans, and particularly African-American women, against societies that are racist, sexist, and often violent. Her writings tend to emphasize the strength of black women and the importance of African-American heritage and culture.

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Novel - Stories - Essay - Poem - Racist - Sexist

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