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David Blight won the Pulitzer Prize in history in 2019 for his biography of the abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
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David Blight won the Pulitzer Prize in history in 2019 for his biography of the abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
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Claim Maker
Bret Stephens
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2019",
    "award": "Pulitzer Prize in history",
    "person": "Frederick Douglass"
}
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History Awards Biography Abolitionism
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October 1, 2026 at 2:09 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 1, 2026 at 2:09 PM (1 week ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/22/opinion/national-book-awards-dei.html

Bret Stephens argues that major literary awards like the National Book Awards and Pulitzer Prizes have become overly focused on identity politics and diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) criteria. He contends this trend devalues the awards, deforms literary culture, and alienates readers.

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