Dorothy West
Journalist and author of 'The Living is Easy'
Born
June 2nd, 1907
118 years ago
Died
August 16th, 1998
27 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Contributed to the Harlem Renaissance through literature and journalism. Worked as a writer for several publications, including The Chicago Defender and The New York Age. Published the novel 'The Living is Easy' in 1948, which explored African American life and identity. Involved in various literary societies and advocated for the rights and recognition of African American authors. Edited 'Challenge' magazine, providing a platform for Black writers during the 1930s.
Published 'The Living is Easy'
Contributed to 'Challenge' magazine
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