Vivian Ayers Allen, Pulitzer-Nominated Poet and ‘Hidden Figure’ Honored for Apollo 11, Dies at 102
CHESTER, S.C. — Vivian Ayers Allen—a Pulitzer Prize–nominated poet, cultural activist, educator, and a “Hidden Figure” celebrated for contributions connected to the Apollo 11 era—has passed away at 102. She died on August 18, 2025, closing a century-spanning life that bridged arts, education, HBCU heritage, and the early space age. A life shaped by HBCU […]
