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Sonia Sanchez

Sonia Sanchez 0000000080885435 Sonia Sanchez (b. 1934) is a significant figure in the Black Arts Movement, known for her innovative and original poetry that explores racial and gender struggles. Her ...

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John H. Bracey Jr., Sonia Sanchez, and James Smethurst

John H. Bracey Jr., Sonia Sanchez, and James Smethurst MULTIPLE Explore the Black Arts Movement with authors John Bracey Jr., James Smethurst, and Sonia Sanchez. Their collective knowledge provides d...

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Mark Doty, Martin Espada, Joy Harjo, Marilyn Nelson, Ishmael Reed, Sonia Sanchez, Yusef Komunyakaa, Afaa Michael Weaver, and Rita Dove

Mark Doty, Martin Espada, Joy Harjo, Marilyn Nelson, Ishmael Reed, Sonia Sanchez, Yusef Komunyakaa, Afaa Michael Weaver, and Rita Dove MULTIPLE Prominent authors Mark Doty, Martin Espada, Joy Harjo, ...

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Haki Madhubuti, Michael Simanga, Sonia Sanchez, and Woodie King

Haki Madhubuti, Michael Simanga, Sonia Sanchez, and Woodie King MULTIPLE Haki R. Madhubuti, Michael Simanga, Sonia Sanchez, and Woodie King are notable authors, each recognized for their significant ...

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Sonia Alleyne

Sonia Alleyne NONE Sonia Alleyne is a renowned content and career strategist, known for her work at Black Enterprise and as a TV correspondent. She's acclaimed for empowering career women and leading...

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Folami Abiade, Dinah Johnson, Carole Boston Weatherford, Dakari Hru, Michael Burgess, E. Ethelbert Miller, Lenard D. Moore, David Anderson, Angela Johnson, Sonia Sanchez, and Davida Adedjouma

Folami Abiade, Dinah Johnson, Carole Boston Weatherford, Dakari Hru, Michael Burgess, E. Ethelbert Miller, Lenard D. Moore, David Anderson, Angela Johnson, Sonia Sanchez, and Davida Adedjouma MULTIPLE...

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Sonia Manjon and Marta Moreno Vega

Sonia Manjon and Marta Moreno Vega MULTIPLE Sonia Manjon and Marta Moreno Vega are renowned authors with rich backgrounds in social activism and cultural anthropology. Their works explore social just...

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Sharrif Simmons

Sharrif Simmons NONE Sharrif Simmons, a poet, musician, writer, and arts educator, has a performance career extending over three decades. Inspired by veteran poet Sonia Sanchez and influenced by vari...

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Joyce A. Brown, Princess F.L. Gooden, Terri Ann Johnson, Sonia Johnston, Patricia Woodside, Cryssy Dee, Candy Jackson, and others

Joyce A. Brown, Princess F.L. Gooden, Terri Ann Johnson, Sonia Johnston, Patricia Woodside, Cryssy Dee, Candy Jackson, and others MULTIPLE The authors Joyce A. Brown, Yvette Danielle, Tomeka Farley D...

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Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara

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Jamie Walker

Jamie Walker NONE Jamie Walker, Ph.D. is a freelance journalist, and poet. She is also president and CEO of J.D. Publishing Group. Originally from Oakland, California, Walker graduated magna cum lau...

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Dudley Randall

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Brenda M. Greene

Brenda M. Greene 000000008095850X Dr. Brenda M. Greene is a respected professor, writer, and scholar, leading the Center for Black Literature and the National Black Writers Conference. She has contri...

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D-Knowledge

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jessica Care moore

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Jerome Pumphrey and Jarrett Pumphrey

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Monda Raquel Webb

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Gerren Liles

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Sonia Johnston

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Tato Laviera

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Patrick M. Oliver

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Jerome Pumphrey

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C. Alexandra Allen

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Amena Brown

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Kwasi Ramsey

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Joseph S. Spence

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Tyehimba Jess

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Jarrett Pumphrey

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Daniel Black

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Yusef Komunyakaa

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Gary D. Schmidt

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June Jordan

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Luvon Roberson

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Sapphire

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Taylor Byas

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Carl Patterson

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Hari Ziyad

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Victoria Adukwei Bulley

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John Riddick, Jr.

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