Pulitzer Prize

Kennedy’s commitment to public service is one of his greatest legacies. He continues to inspire people like Elizabeth Redenbaugh to do the right thing at the risk of personal loss.

Studs Terkel was known for his innate curiosity about people – all kinds of people doing all sorts of things – and for his interview style that elicited the most private thoughts …

Ira Gershwin was an unmatchable lyricist, both while working with his brother and on his own after George’s death.

In honor of John Steinbeck’s birthday, we look at three classic movies that grew from his books.

As Chicagoans, we at Legacy are proud when one of our own makes it big. Among our favorite Chicago natives is poet Gwendolyn Brooks.

The life and career of the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize.

Aaron Copland, known as the Dean of American Composers, died 20 years ago on this day. In his honor, we present 20 facts about his life and work.

He was also a language expert who wrote the “On Language” column in The New York Times Magazine.

“Angela’s Ashes” became a million seller and won the Pulitzer Prize.

He was prolific, even compulsive, releasing more than 50 books in a career that started in the 1950s.