Claim: John Edgar Wideman, who was born in 1941 in Washington, D.C., United States, worked as an author and a professor.
Evidence: John Edgar Wideman (born June 14, 1941) is an American novelist, short story writer, memoirist, and essayist. In addition to his work as a writer, Wideman has had a career in academia as a literature and creative writing professor at both public and Ivy League universities. Wideman was born on June 14, 1941, in Washington, D.C., the oldest of five children of Edgar (1918–2001) and Bette (née French; 1921–2008) Wideman. 
(1941-06-14) June 14, 1941 (age 79)
Washington, D.C., United States Author, Professor (emeritus)