PBS 'American Masters' honors author Ralph Ellison

Tuesday, February 19, 2002

NEW YORK -- Ralph Ellison, the subject of PBS' latest "American Masters" program, would have appreciated being called an "American" master. Ellison was proud to be black, but just as proud to be American. This apparent conflict brought him both grief and glory.

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