Sterling Allen Brown
(1901-1989)
Died aged 87
Wikidata WikipediaSterling Allen Brown (May 1, 1901 – January 13, 1989) was an American professor, folklorist, poet, literary critic, and the first Poet Laureate of the District of Columbia. He chiefly studied black culture of the Southern United States and was a professor at Howard University for most of his career.
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Commemorated on 1 plaque
The Poet's House. 1222 Kearney St N.E. Sterling Allen Brown (1901-1989) "The strong men keep a-comin on - the strong men git stronger..."
1222 Kearney St N.E., Washington, DC, United States where they lived