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Pearl Cleage is an African-American playwright, essayist, novelist, poet and political activist. She is currently the Playwright in Residence at the Alliance Theatre and at the Just Us Theater Company.

Cleage was born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1948. She graduated from Spelman College in 1971 with a degree in drama.

Cleage has written numerous plays, essays, novels and poems. Her work has been praised for its strong female characters and its exploration of issues such as race, gender, and class.

Cleage is a vocal advocate for social justice. She has worked with organizations such as the NAACP and the National Organization for Women.

Cleage is a recipient of numerous awards, including the NAACP Image Award and the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award.

She is a powerful voice in American literature and culture. Her work continues to inspire and challenge readers of all backgrounds.