Countee Cullen

Who is Countee Cullen?

• One of the leading African American poets of the Harlem Renaissance.

• The first U.S. President.

• An american,

  singer, songwriter, and actor.

• Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.

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Where was Cullen born?

• Florida

• New Orleans

• China

• Unknown

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What was Cullen's career?

• Firefighter

• Soldier

• Poet

• Astronaut

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When was Countee born?

• January 12, 1456

• May 30, 1903

• December 30, 2023

• May 30 1902

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When did he die?

• May 30, 1946

• June 5, 2000

• January 9, 1946

• March 8, 1897

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Which quote was said by Countee Cullen?

• “And if I please you so, my lover,

  Remember praise is comely."

• “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get.”

• "Stay gold Ponyboy, stay gold."

• "I'll get you my pretty. And your little dog too."

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