Ishmael Reed, an influential American poet, novelist, and essayist, was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Known for his satirical style and sharp critiques of American culture, Reed is a key figure in the Black Arts Movement and has been a powerful voice for African American expression through works like Mumbo Jumbo and The Free-Lance Pallbearers.
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