In 1945 her first book of poetry “A street in Bronzeville” was published by (Harper and Row), which was an instant success. In 1950 Gwendolyn became the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize. Dominus Vir takes a second look in the spirit of women history and "National Poetry day"

Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks was an American poet and teacher. She was the first black person to win a Pulitzer prize when she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1950 for her second collection, Annie Allen. I look into her Poem We Real Cool

A poem by My Faith Heels author and Dominus Vir contributor "The Godmother" in commencement of Black History Month. We obtain experience through experiences, we celebrate black history everyday, but for those who are adjusted with American tradition, here is a poetic toast to Black History. For more inspiration check out My Faith Heels .com