Frank London Brown
Frank London Brown (October 17, 1927 – March 12, 1962) was an American writer, activist, and union leader known for his significant contributions to literature, civil rights, and workers' rights. Born in Kansas City Missouri, to an African-American family, and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Brown's upbringing in a racially charged environment greatly influenced his later work and activism. He played a crucial role in advancing the causes of racial equality and social justice through his writings, civil rights activities, and leadership in labor unions. His writings include two novels, Trumbull Park (1959) and The Myth Maker (posthumous publication, 1969), recognized as contributions in literary realism and literary existentialism. A part of the Chicago Black Renaissance, his novels portrayed African-American experiences in Chicago and urban America.
Frank London Brown | |
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| Born | Frank London Brown October 17, 1927 Kansas City, Missouri, US |
| Died | March 12, 1962 (aged 34) Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Occupation | Author; trade unionist |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Roosevelt University University of Chicago |
| Spouse | Evelyn Brown-Colbert |
| Children | 3 |