August Wilson (1945 – 2005) was a Pulitzer-prize-winning playwright known for chronicling the experiences of Black Americans ...

Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA — Pittsburgh-native playwright August Wilson has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Wilson died on Oct. 2, 2005, but his legacy has lived on. He received his ...

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is honored to pay tribute to trail-blazing playwright August ... In 1965, Wilson purchased his first typewriter for $20, and began to write poetry inspired ...