Ralph Waldo Ellison, one of the most influential African American writers of the 20th century, was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His landmark novel Invisible Man (1952) explores the social invisibility of Black Americans and remains a cornerstone of American literature. Ellison’s work delved deeply into identity, race, and the complexities of Black life in America.
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