Quote of the day
Let us heed the voice of the people and recognize their common sense. If we do not, we not only blaspheme our political heritage, we ignore the common ties that bind all Americans.
Ayi Kwei Armah

Born: October 28, 1939 (age 85)
Bio: Ayi Kwei Armah is a Ghanaian writer. Best known for his novels, including The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born, Two Thousand Seasons and The Healers, he is also an essayist, as well as having written poetry, short stories, and for children.
Known for:
- The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born (1968)
- Two Thousand Seasons (1973)
- The Healers (1978)
- Osiris Rising (1995)
- Fragments (1970)