Birthday: February 9, 1944 (Aquarius)
Born In: Eatonton, Georgia, United States
Birthday: February 9, 1944 (Aquarius)
Born In: Eatonton, Georgia, United States
Alice Walker is a Pulitzer Prize-winning African-American writer best known as the author of the critically acclaimed novel’ The Color Purple’ which tells the story of a black woman who struggles against not just the racist white culture but also the patriarchal black culture. An independent minded woman and a feminist, Walker is famous for her works which address the issues of gender discrimination, racism, and patriarchy which are rampant in the African-American society. She was born as the youngest daughter of sharecroppers and grew up in poverty. In mid-20th century America’s black children were expected to work in the fields instead of going to school. However, her mother was a strong-willed woman who insisted that her children receive a good education and sent Alice to school. She was a creative girl and started writing at a young age. After high school she went on a scholarship to Spelman College in Atlanta. During this time she became influenced by one of her professors, Howard Zinn, who was also an activist and grew interested in the U.S. civil rights movement. She became a published writer while still in college and over the years established herself as a major author of the Black Arts movement. She is also a prominent social activist in addition to being an acclaimed writer.
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Also Known As: Alice Malsenior Tallulah-Kate Walker
Age: 79 Years, 79 Year Old Females
Spouse/Ex-: Melvyn Leventhal
father: Willie Lee Walker
mother: Minnie Lou Tallulah Grant
children: Rebecca Walker
Born Country: United States
Quotes By Alice Walker African American Women
Notable Alumni: Spelman College
U.S. State: Georgia
education: Sarah Lawrence College, Spelman College
awards: 1983 - Pulitzer Prize for Fiction - The Color Purple
1983 - National Book Award for Fiction (Hardcover) - The Color Purple
1977 - Guggenheim Fellowship for Creative Arts
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