Alice Randall is an African American author, songwriter, and educator. Born on May 4, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan, she is best known for her novel "The Wind Done Gone" (2001), which is an alternative retelling of Margaret Mitchell's "Gone with the Wind" from a slave's perspective. Randall's work often explores themes of African American identity, culture, and history, often challenging existing narratives and offering new perspectives. Randall has also co-authored a number of country songs for artists like Trisha Yearwood, and she has been recognized for her contributions to the country music genre as a black woman. In addition to her writing career, she has been a professor at Vanderbilt University, where she teaches African American literature and food studies, emphasizing the intersections of race, culture, and cuisine.