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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Author
gptkb:Journalist |
| gptkbp:active_years |
1970s-present
|
| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:University_of_Southern_California
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Miami_Herald
gptkb:American_Society_of_Newspaper_Editors gptkb:PEN_America gptkb:National_Association_of_Black_Journalists |
| gptkbp:award |
gptkb:Pulitzer_Prize_for_Commentary
|
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1957-03-11
|
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California,_USA
|
| gptkbp:children |
2
|
| gptkbp:column |
Pitts' column for the Miami Herald
|
| gptkbp:editorial_focus |
gptkb:Miami_Herald
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
public speaking
advocacy for social justice opinion pieces |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Fiction
gptkb:non-fiction |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Leonard Pitts Jr.
|
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Toni_Morrison
gptkb:James_Baldwin gptkb:Richard_Wright |
| gptkbp:involved_in |
cultural events
mentorship programs community activism writing workshops public discourse on race literary festivals advocacy for minority rights public education initiatives collaborations with educational institutions advocacy for press freedom civic engagement initiatives media literacy programs cultural dialogues historical research projects youth outreach programs social media activism workshops for writers support for arts education engagement with diverse communities discussions on race and identity literacy campaigns journalism ethics discussions advocacy for educational equity support for emerging writers support for local journalism community storytelling projects promotion of literacy and education editorial training programs community engagement through storytelling promotion of diverse voices in media workshops on cultural history |
| gptkbp:known_for |
social commentary
cultural criticism race relations |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
Freeman
Becoming Dad: Black Men and the Journey to Fatherhood |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Writer
|
| gptkbp:residence |
Miami, Florida, USA
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Gwendolyn Pitts
|
| gptkbp:website |
leonardpittsjr.com
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Tampa_Bay_Times
gptkb:Pulitzer_Prize_for_Commentary gptkb:The_Miami_Herald |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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