Baraka, Amiri, 1934-2014
- Biography:
- Imamu Amiri Baraka (Everett LeRoi Jones) Occupation: author. Born: Newark, October 7, 1934. Education: BA, Howard University, 1954 MA, Columbia University MA, New School Social Research LHD (hon.), Malcolm X College, Chicago, 1972 Career: Instructor New School Social Research, New York City, 1961-64; founder, director Black Arts Repertory Theatre, 1964-66; director Spirit House, Newark, 1966-72; assistant professor African Studies State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1980-83, associate professor African Studies, 1983-85, professor emeritus African Studies, 1985- Career Related: Visiting professor University Buffalo, 1964, Columbia University, 1964, 66-67, San Francisco State University, 1967, Yale University, 1977-78, George Washington University, 1978-79, Rutgers University, 1988; founder, editor Yugen Magazine and Totem Press, New York City, 1958; co-editor Floating Bar Magazine, 1961-63; past editor Cricket magazine; publication director Jihad Press, Peoples War Publications; editor The Black Nation; coordinator creativity workshops Black Power Conference, 1968; chairman Committee for Unified Newark, 1968-75; chairman, founder Congress of African People." - Marquis Who's Who on the Web.
- Alternate Names:
- Jones, Everett LeRoi, 1934-2014
- Associated Subjects:
- Baraka, Amiri, 1934-2014
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