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June Millicent Jordan (July 9, 1936 – June 14, 2002) was an American poet, essayist, teacher, and activist. In her writing she explored issues of gender, race, immigration, and representation. In her writing she explored issues of gender, race, immigration, and representation.
[8] [4] At the University of California, Berkeley Zamora pursued his degree and taught in June Jordan's Poetry for the People program. This was founded by June Jordan in 1991 and is intended to serve as an arts and activism program. The programs academic focus is teaching about reading, writing, poetry and building community. [9] [10]
Some of the book's poems initially appeared in Tahoma Literary Review, The Nation, Mizna. [5] The book's title is a reference to June Jordan, and the book includes Tuffaha's 2022 The Nation poem, "Letter to June Jordan in September". [6] [7] A launch event for the book was hosted at the Palestinian Film Festival in September of 2024. [8]
— June Jordan, “Poem for My Love” ... — Joy Harjo, "Poet Warrior: A Memoir" "I love you more than one more day." — Joan Didion, "The Year of Magical Thinking"
Brooklyn Poets: Poet of the Week (Interview) Boston Review, Stephen Burt Ten Poems and One Contributor's Note You Should Strongly Consider Reading; Donna Masini "Anxieties," Academy of American Poets "Donna Masini" Italian American Writers "Donna_Masini and June Jordan", Poetry Branching Out [permanent dead link ]
She started performing poetry in high school at Baruch College Campus High School in Manhattan. One of her first poetic memories was when she wrote a poem for a class that compelled the teacher, who encouraged Monet to continue writing. Monet competed with a poem for her high school talent show, and won, bringing her teachers to tears. [5]
Semitsu studied creative writing under Professor June Jordan while a student at the University of California at Berkeley. In 2001, when Professor Jordan went on leave, she nominated Semitsu to direct the Poetry for the People program that she created and to serve as her successor. Semitsu directed the program from 2002 to 2005.
Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni Jr., the internationally recognized poet and provocateur, died Monday in Blacksburg, Virginia. She was 81. Giovanni was a prolific writer, activist, educator ...