November 28, 1914 - June 21, 1983
African-American poet, novelist, playwright and professor
Author of "Boy at the Window", "The Confession Stone: Song Cycles" and "Jazz in Praise of the Lord"
Was chair of the Drama Department at Yale University from 1940 - 1970
African-American poet, novelist, playwright and professor
Author of "Boy at the Window", "The Confession Stone: Song Cycles" and "Jazz in Praise of the Lord"
Was chair of the Drama Department at Yale University from 1940 - 1970