Quote of the day
I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be
A pleasant road.
I do not ask that Thou wouldst take from me
Aught of its load;
Gwendolyn B. Bennett

Born: July 8, 1902
Died: May 30, 1981 (aged 78)
Bio: Gwendolyn B. Bennett was an American artist, writer, and journalist who contributed to Opportunity, which chronicled cultural advancements during the Harlem Renaissance. Though often overlooked, she herself made considerable accomplishments in poetry and prose.