Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
An African American poet and writer whose works, including Maud Martha, explore the lived experiences of Black women and men and depict how African Americans navigate multiple dimensions of identity and social class.
AP course connection
Topic 4.14: 4.14 Interlocking Systems of Oppression