May Miller | |
|---|---|
 Portrait c. 1940 | |
| Born | January 26, 1899 Washington, D.C. |
| Died | February 8, 1995 (aged 96) Washington, D.C. |
| Occupation | Poet and playwright |
| Education | Howard University, The American University, Columbia University |
| Alma mater | Howard University |
| Literary movement | Harlem Renaissance |
| Notable works | Play: The Bog Guide, 1925. Poem: Inauguration of US President Jimmy Carter, 1977. |
May Miller (January 26, 1899 – February 8, 1995)[1] was an American poet, playwright and educator. Miller, who was African-American, became known as the most widely published female playwright of the Harlem Renaissance and had seven volumes of poetry published during her career as a writer.[2]
- ^ "May Miller." Britannica.com. Retrieved October 20, 2013.
- ^ "Playwright May Miller, born January 26, 1899." www.aaregistry.org. Retrieved April 23, 2017.