Asked by Rinku Kheda on Sep 28, 2024

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Which author became the first African-American recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1993?

A) Alice Walker
B) Rita Dove
C) Toni Morrison
D) Kara Walker

Nobel Prize For Literature

An international award given annually for outstanding contributions in literature, one of the Nobel Prizes established by Alfred Nobel's will.

Toni Morrison

An American novelist, essayist, editor, teacher, and professor emeritus at Princeton University, notable for her works exploring black identity in America, and recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993.

  • Acknowledge the cultural contributions of African Americans in literature, art, and entertainment.
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Mommie and her MonSters1 day ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Toni Morrison was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993, becoming the first African-American to receive this honor. Her work is celebrated for its deep exploration of the African-American experience.