Melvin B. Tolson

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Melvin B. Tolson

*1898 US

A.k.a. Melvin Beaunorus Tolson

Born in Moberly Missouri, February 6, 1898 Died in Dallas, Texas, August 29, 1966. American Modernist poet, educator, columnist, and politician. His work concentrated on the experience of African Americans and includes several long historical poems. His work was influenced by his study of the Harlem Renaissance, although he spent nearly all of his career in Texas and Oklahoma. Tolson is the protagonist of the 2007 biopic The Great Debaters. The film, produced by Oprah Winfrey, is based on his work with students at predominantly-black Wiley College in Marshall, Texas, and their debate with University of Southern California (USC). Tolson is portrayed by Denzel Washington, who also directed the film.

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