Poet Vivian Ayers Allen, mother of Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad, turns 100

Vivian Ayers Allen’s famous daughters and family celebrate the Pulitzer Prize nominee’s 100th birthday.

Pulitzer Prize-nominated poet Vivian Ayers Allen, mom to Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad, recently turned 100. 

On Thursday, Debbie celebrated her mother, who is also a former literary agent and activist, in a post on  today! Listen to ‘Writing Black’ with Maiysha Kai.

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