Tom Dent: 20th Century Renaissance Man

Tom Dent (1932-1998) was one of New Orleans’ most treasured poets, playwrights, and oral historians.
Tom Dent (1932-1998) was one of New Orleans’ most treasured poets, playwrights, and oral historians. He was a leading literary figure in New Orleans and an active participant in the Black Arts Movement.
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