Birthdate: October 7, 1934
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Newark
Died: January 9, 2014
Amiri Baraka was a distinguished American writer known for his poetry, drama, fiction, essays, and music criticism. He was the author of numerous poetry books and taught at various universities, such as the University at Buffalo and Stony Brook University. Baraka’s work has received prestigious awards like the PEN/Beyond Margins Award and is celebrated for its significant impact on African-American culture. Throughout his 50-year career, he explored themes of Black liberation and White racism. Despite facing both praise and criticism, Baraka is recognized as one of the most esteemed and widely published Black writers of his time.
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