Shirley Graham Du Bois

Shirley Graham Du Bois

American-Ghanaian writer and activist (1896–1977)

Died aged 80ScorpioUnited States

Biography

Shirley Graham Du Bois (born Lola Shirley Graham Jr.; November 11, 1896 – March 27, 1977) was an American-Ghanaian writer, playwright, composer, and activist for African-American causes, among others. She won the Messner and the Anisfield-Wolf prizes for her works. She was also the second wife of activist W. E. B. Du Bois.

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Career highlights

Employers / organisations

  • Federal Theatre Project
  • Howard University
  • University of Massachusetts Amherst
  • Morgan State University
  • Tennessee State University

Family

Children
David G. DuBois

Awards & honours (2)

  • Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards
  • Guggenheim Fellowship

Quick answers about Shirley Graham Du Bois

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Shirley Graham Du Bois died on March 27, 1977 at the age of 80.
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Shirley Graham Du Bois was born on November 11, 1896.
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Shirley Graham Du Bois was born in Indianapolis.
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Shirley Graham Du Bois's zodiac sign is Scorpio.
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Shirley Graham Du Bois is a citizen of United States.
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According to Wikidata, Shirley Graham Du Bois's spouse is or was W. E. B. Du Bois.
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Wikidata lists 1 child of Shirley Graham Du Bois.

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