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The Writer is Born!
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Richard's Uncle dies
Richard's uncle named Silas Hoskins had a successful saloon and the white citizens were jealous of his fortune so they shot him. Richard and his family fled to West Helena, Arkansas. -
Memphis Bound!
After Richard graduates high school he moves to Memphis Tennessee. No exact date -
New York
Richard moves to New York City where he works for a Communist newspaper called Daily Worker. No exact date. -
First Real Book
Richard's book named Uncle Tom's Children is published by Harper and Brothers. No exact date. -
Native Son
Native Son is published and is a best seller. No exact date. -
Julia is Born
Richard Wright's first daughter is born. -
Black Boy
Richard's autobiograhy is published. He first calls it American Hunger but later changes the name to Black Boy. -
Bonjour!
Richard moves to Paris, France with his wife and daughter Julia. -
Two Books
Pagan Spain is published and White Man Listen is published. -
Richard Wright dies
He dies of a heart attack in Paris, France. He was 52 years old.
