About
African-American playwright and poet known for "Boppin' with the Ancestors," "Blue Yonder," and other works.
Before Fame
He attended Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Trivia
He taught at the University of Pittsburgh, where he helped to establish the Africana Studies Department.
Family Life
He had three children with his wife, Timau Betty Penny.
Associated With
He and renowned playwright, August Wilson, co-founded the Black Horizon Theater.
