Olivia Ward Bush

Olivia Ward Bush

Olivia Ward Bush Banks (May 23, 1869–1944) was an American author, poet and journalist of African-American and Montaukett Native American descent. Ward celebrated both of her heritages in her poetry and writing. She was a regular contributor to the Colored American magazine and wrote a column for the New Rochelle, New York publication, the Westchester Record-Courier.