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Mari Evans
American poet (1919–2017)
Mari Evans (July 16, 1919[3][1] – March 10, 2017)[4] was an African-American poet, writer, and dramatist[5] associated with the Black Arts Movement.[6] Evans received grants and awards including a lifetime achievement award from the Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.
Her poetry is known for its lyrical simplicity and the directness of its themes.[6] She also wrote nonfiction and edited Black Women Writers (1950–1980): A Critical Evaluation (Doubleday, 1984), an important and timely[6] critical anthology devoted to the work of 15 writers.
Evans died at the age of 97 in Indianapolis, Indiana.[2]
Early life and education
Evans was born in Toledo, Ohio, on July 16, 1919, to Mary Jane Jacobs and William Reed Evans.[1][7][8] Evans's mother died when Mari was seven years old.[7] Evans's father strongly encouraged her t