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We are a race of artists. What are we doing about it?

Shirley Graham Du Bois

We are a race of artists. What are we doing about it?

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About Shirley Graham Du Bois

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.