Whose Black Boy and Uncle Tom's Children made him one of the most successful black authors of the 1940s?

A) James Baldwin
B) Richard Wright
C) Ralph Ellison
D) Chester Himes

Black Boy

A term sometimes used historically to refer to young African American males, but also the title of an autobiography by Richard Wright detailing African American life in the early 20th century.

Uncle Tom's Children

A collection of novellas by Richard Wright, dealing with the struggles of African Americans in the United States against racism and injustice.

Richard Wright

An African-American author known for his works focusing on race, including the novel "Native Son."