In memoriam: “Roses and revolutions” Dudley Randall: poet, publisher, critic and champion of African American literature leaves a legacy of immeasurable value.

Dudley Felker Randall, poet, publisher, critic, and champion of African-American literature, died on August 5, 2000, aged 86. Randall was employed as reference librarian at the University of Detroit in 1969 and became poet-in-residence there until his retirement in 1976. He received a raft of award...

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Publicado en:Black Scholar Vol. 31; no. 1; pp. 55 - 58
Autor principal: Boyd, Melba Joyce
Formato: Obituary
Publicado: Paradigm Publishers, on behalf of The Black Scholar Spring2001
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Sumario:Dudley Felker Randall, poet, publisher, critic, and champion of African-American literature, died on August 5, 2000, aged 86. Randall was employed as reference librarian at the University of Detroit in 1969 and became poet-in-residence there until his retirement in 1976. He received a raft of awards and citations from local and national cultural bodies and governmental agencies that recognized the impact of his poetry and publishing efforts.