Maya Angelou's famous autobiography "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" was published in 1969. 

Who wrote the book "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"?

Phillis Wheatley's "Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral" was published in 1773. Wheatley was a formerly enslaved person, born in West Africa, kidnapped, and sold into slavery. She had to prove that she had written her poetry in an examination in court in 1772, as many colonists did not think it was possible and enslaved woman was writing such excellent poetry.

Who is considered the first African-American author of a published book of poetry?

This period was an intellectual and cultural revival of African American music, dance, art, fashion, literature, theater, politics and scholarship centered in NYC, spanning the 1920s-30s

Which of the following poets was a key leader in the Harlem Renaissance?

Which writer and abolitionist gave his last public lecture on West Chester University’s campus on February 1, 1895, just nineteen days before his death?.ty

Baldwin was an accomplished orator, particularly during the Civil Rights Movement. Other famous works of his include "Giovanni's Room" and "Notes of a Native Son." Baldwin's work tackled the intersecting subjects of race and sexuality, often featuring Black gay and bisexual main characters long before the gay liberation movement. 

Which prolific author published the novel "If Beale Street Could Talk," which was adapted into an award-winning film in 2018?

Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God" tells the story of Janie Crawford, a Black woman in the early 20th century who embarks on a journey to find her own identity and independence.

Which author wrote "Their Eyes Were Watching God," often considered a classic of the Harlem Renaissance?

Morrison, a prolific writer of works such as "Beloved," received the award in 1993. Her acceptance speech has become and acclaimed piece of literature in itself. In it, Morrison said “We die. That may be the meaning of life. But we do language. That may be the measure of our lives.”