| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 Pulitzer winner for the poetry collection "Annie Allen" | LA Times Daily | 02 Jun 2018 |
| 1950 Pulitzer winner for the poetry collection 'Annie Allen' | The Washington Post | 02 Jun 2018 |
| 1950 Pulitzer winner for the poetry collection "Annie Allen" | ||
| Pulitzer-winning author of the quote | ||
| First black poet to win a Pulitzer Prize |