Alice Malsenior Tallulah-Kate Walker, known professionally as Alice Walker, is an eminent American novelist, short story writer, poet, and social activist. Celebrated for her literary contributions, Walker rose to prominence with her novel The Color Purple, for which she was honored as the first African American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1982. Her expansive body of work includes seventeen novels and short story collections, twelve non-fiction works, as well as numerous essays and poetry anthologies.

Born in Eatonton, Georgia, Walker's early life was shaped by the rural backdrop, a childhood injury, and the era's pervasive segregation. Despite these adversities, she excelled academically, eventually graduating as valedictorian and furthering her education at Sarah Lawrence College. Walker's literary debut began with Once, a collection of poetry, followed by a succession of novels that cemented her reputation, particularly The Color Purple, which inspired two films.

In addition to her literary achievements, Walker has been a vocal participant in the Civil Rights Movement, promoting the concept of "womanism" to advocate for women of color, and engaging in wider social issues including animal advocacy and pacifism. Her voice has also been prominent in international matters, notably her endorsement of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions campaign against Israel.

However, Walker's opinions have not been without controversy. She has faced allegations of antisemitism, primarily due to her praise for British conspiracy theorist David Icke, whose works are criticized for containing antisemitic conspiracy theories. Questions have also been raised regarding the themes present in her own writings.