Eintou Pearl Springer - Place of Birth, Date of Birth, Age, Wiki, Facts, Net Worth, Birthday, Biography and Family

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Eintou Pearl Springer (formerly Pearl Eintou Springer) (born Cantaro village, Santa Cruz, Trinidad, 24 November 1944) is a poet, playwright, librarian and cultural activist from Trinidad and Tobago.
In May 2002, she was named Poet Laureate of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.Her work frequently deals with social issues as well as pride in her African heritage.
In 2003 retired as Director of the National Heritage Library of Trinidad and Tobago, having founded the library and been its director since October 1993.
She has served as a founding member of various cultural organizations, including the Writers Union of Trinidad and Tobago, National Drama Association of Trinidad and Tobago, and the Caribbean Theatre Guild.
In 2011, her play How Anansi Brings the Drum celebrated the United Nations' International Year for People of African Descent (IYPAD) and was part of UNESCO's Youth Theatre Initiative.Springer is a devotee of the Orisha-Yoruba religion.
She has three children and lives in San Juan, Trinidad.
Her daughter Dara Healy is a dancer and a politician in Trinidad, and currently serves as Chairman of the Democratic National Assembly party.
Writer and activist Attillah Springer is also her daughter.

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