03/27/2025
Alice Walker is a celebrated American author, poet, and activist whose work powerfully depicts African American life and culture. Her most famous novel, *The Color Purple* (1982), which won a Pulitzer Prize, explores themes of gender, sexuality, and race, including a le***an relationship. The book's impact was amplified by its adaptation into both a successful film (directed by Steven Spielberg) and a Broadway musical. Beyond *The Color Purple*, Walker has continued to publish diverse works, including essays, short stories, poems, and a memoir. She remains a significant voice in literature and a champion for social justice.
https://nmaahc.si.edu/alice-walker
