Alice Walker is a trailblazing Aquarius born February 9, 1944 in Eatonton, GA. This African-American poet and author is best known for her Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning novel, The Color Purple. Her other works include Meridian (1976) and Revolutionary Petunias and Other Poems (1973), setting her apart in the literary world. With a passion for words and a drive to share her message with the world, Alice Walker created a lasting impact on literature.