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M. Carl Holman, American author, educator, poet, and playwright (born 1919)

M. Carl Holman

American poet (1919–1988)

M. Carl Holman was an American author, poet, playwright, and civil rights advocate who was born in Minter City, Mississippi and died in Washington, D.C. One of his noted works is The Baptizin‘ (1971). In 1968, Ebony listed him as one of the 100 most influential Black Americans.
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August 9

Day of the year

August 9 is the 221st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 144 days remain until the end of the year.
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