August Wilson was born April 27th, 1945 was an American play writer before his death from liver cancer on October 2nd, 2005 August has many legacy’s that follow him. From physical structures such as buildings to awards, famous plays he has won, as well as stretching as far as the struggles he was able to overcome as a child. August had a difficult schooling life as a child. He went to multiple schools after being bullied because of his race, and eventually drop school altogether after be accused by a teacher for plagiarizing. This did not stop August from getting his education. “In 1999, Wilson was awarded the first and only high school diploma given by the Carnegie library of Pittsburgh”. August also won many rewards for his famous plays he went to produce. “New York drama critics circle awards: Ma Rainey’s black bottom, fences, joe turner’s come and gone, the piano lesson, two trains running, seven guitars, jitney and radio gold” That’s only to name a few. Finally after all the work he was able to accomplish the “August Wilson Center” was named after him, to honor him and the legacy he left behind. August even has a date in history to honor him! “In 1987, Saint Paul's mayor George Latimer named May 27 "August Wilson Day.”” From the struggles, he was able to face in school, and all the rewards he has won. It’s important we take away from what August left behind. No matter what happens to you, you can be successful.
I do not seem to see the second half of the prompt, where do you state that race, language, and power intersect in the US? besides that I did enjoy your factual biography of this playwright, you have good citations and a large amount of evidence but I would have added how "Wilsons first staged play was 'Recycle' which drew on the unhappy dissolution of his first marriage" (August Wilson Center for African American Culture). just to add the fact that his life was filled with more things that effected his writing.
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