On May 5, 1985, Alice Walker became the first African American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her novel The Color Purple. The book, set in early 20th-century rural Georgia, explores the struggles and resilience of Black women facing racism, sexism, and domestic abuse. Walker’s achievement marked a milestone in American literature and helped bring Black women’s voices to the forefront of cultural and academic discussions.
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