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Poet
The Resume
(July 19, 1875-September 18, 1935)
Born in New Orleans , Louisiana
Also known as Alice Dunbar-Nelson
Died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Passed away from a heart ailment at 60
Works included 'Violets and Other Tales' and 'The Goodness of St. Rocque, and Other Short Stories'
Why she might be annoying
She wed thrice.
She separated from fellow poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, but he died before they could divorce.
Her lesbian affairs led to the dissolution of their marriage.
She divorced second husband Dr. Henry Callis, who was 12 years her junior.
Why she might not be annoying
She was a prolific writer and leader of the Harlem Renaissance.
On one occasion, Paul beat her so severely she spent several days recuperating in the hospital.
Her works touched on racism, classism and women's sexuality.
She was a skilled and energetic orator.
She fought for Civil Rights and Women's Rights, including the 1922 Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill.
Credit: Black Chic
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