On this day, acclaimed African American author Richard Wright was awarded the Spingarn Medal by the NAACP for his groundbreaking novel Native Son. The novel, which explored systemic racism and the psychological impact of oppression on Black Americans, became a bestseller and a seminal work in American literature. Wright’s win marked a pivotal moment in recognizing Black voices in mainstream publishing and literature.
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