Claim: Nicholasa Mohr, born on November 1, 1938 in Manhattan, is an American writer who is notable for her works “Rituals of Survival: A Woman’s Portfolio” and  “Nilda”—which was used as a reference by Lin-Manuel Miranda, an American actor, singer, rapper, composer, producer, and playwright, for “Hamilton.”
Evidence: (1938-11-01) November 1, 1938 (age 82)
Manhattan American Nicholasa Mohr (born November 1, 1938) is one of the best known Nuyorican writers, born in the United States to Puerto Rican parents. Nilda; Rituals of Survival: A Woman's Portfolio In a 2016 interview with The New York Times, 'Hamilton' Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda cited Nilda as the book that shaped him the most. Lin-Manuel Miranda (born January 16, 1980) is an American actor, singer, rapper, composer, producer, and playwright. He created and starred in the Broadway musicals In the Heights and Hamilton.