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Gwendolyn Brooks won a Pulitzer Prize in Poetry for her collection, Annie Allen, in 1950.
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Gwendolyn Brooks won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1950, making her the first African American to receive this prestigious award. Her collection of poetry, "Annie Allen", was recognized for its poignant exploration of the African American experience.
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What year did gwendolyn brooks win a prize?
Gwendolyn Brooks won a Pulitzer Prize in Poetry for her collection, Annie Allen, in 1950.
What year did brooks win a Pulitzer prize?
Gwendolyn Brooks won a Pulitzer Prize in Poetry for her collection, Annie Allen, in 1950.
Where was Gwendolyn Brooks born?
Gwendolyn Brooks was born in Topeka, Kansas in 1917.Her family moved to Chicago, Illinois before she was a year old.
Which year was Pulitzer prize established?
The Pulitzer Prize was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of Joseph Pulitzer, a Hungarian-American newspaper publisher.
What year did The Grapes of Wrath win a Pulitzer Prize?
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1940.
What year did Carl Sagan win a Pulitzer Prize?
Carl Sagan won a Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction for his book The Dragons of Eden in 1978.
What year did Alice Coachman win a Pulitzer Prize?
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What year did Nikki Kahn win the Pulitzer prize?
2011
What is the ethnicity of the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for journalism?
There are a number of award subcategories in the Pulitzer Prize Journalism category each year; ethnicity varies and is not a consideration for winning.
How to submit book for consideration for the Pulitzer Prize?
To submit a book for consideration for the Pulitzer Prize, the publisher of the book must submit it to the Pulitzer Prize Board during the entry period. The entry must meet the specific criteria outlined by the Pulitzer Prize Board for the relevant category. Books published in the previous calendar year are eligible for submission.
What year did alex Haley win the Pulitzer prize?
Alex Haley won the Pulitzer Prize in 1977 for his book "Roots: The Saga of an American Family." This work was recognized in the Special Awards and Citations category.
What month is the Pulitzer Prize given?
According to the official Pulitzer Prize website (see Related Links), winners are announced in April each year, but the awards are presented at a luncheon in May.
