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Amiri Baraka died on January 9, 2014, at Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey, after being hospitalized in the facility's intensive care unit for one month before his death. The cause of death was not reported initially, but it is mentioned that Baraka had a long struggle with diabetes. [ 69 ]
Amiri Baraka, 79, American poet, writer and activist, Poet Laureate of New Jersey (2002–2003). [184] Charlie Bazzano, 90, Australian Olympic cyclist. [185] Rynn Berry, 68, American vegetarian activist and author, heart attack. [186] Richard Brett, 74, British theatre consultant. [187]
Amina Baraka (born 1942 as Sylvia Robinson), poet, actress, author, community organizer, singer, dancer and activist [30] Amiri Baraka (1934–2014), Poet Laureate of New Jersey [31] Albert Boni (1892–1981), publisher [32] Milton W. Brown (1911–1998), New York art historian who wrote American Painting from the Armory Show to the Depression [33]
Jones died Tuesday, according to a statement released by her family. ... publisher and educator who was the first wife and early muse of the author-poet-activist Amiri Baraka and one of the few ...
Poet and activist Amiri Baraka is remembered as one of the most important voices in American history. The story of The post Lauryn Hill executive produces documentary on Amiri Baraka’s family ...
Hettie Jones (née Cohen;15 June 1934 – August 13, 2024) was an American poet.She wrote 23 books that include a memoir of the Beat Generation, three volumes of poetry, and publications for children and young adults, including The Trees Stand Shining and Big Star Fallin' Mama: Five Women in Black Music.
The film opens with archival footage of Amiri speaking at the 1972 National Black Political Convention, intermixed with footage of his son Ras Baraka's campaign for mayor of Newark. [2] Matriarch Amina Baraka is described as "form[ing] the emotional center" of the film, both in her support of the Newark community and her family. [3]
Beverly Grant (October 14, 1936 – July 4, 1990) was an actress and filmmaker who appeared in films by Andy Warhol, Jack Smith, Gregory Markopoulos, Ira Cohen, Ron Rice, and Stephen Dwoskin, on the off-off Broadway stage in works by Ronald Tavel and LeRoi Jones (Amiri Baraka), as well as collaborated with her one-time husband, experimental filmmaker and musician, Tony Conrad. [1]