Inspirational Quotes by June Jordan (American Poet, Activist)

June Millicent Jordan (1936–2002) was an American poet, essayist, teacher, and activist whose work explored race, gender, immigration, and social justice. A passionate advocate for Black English and cultural representation, she was a leading voice in literature and activism. Jordan founded Poetry for the People at the University of California-Berkeley, inspiring new generations of poets.

Born in Harlem, New York, to Jamaican and Panamanian immigrants, Jordan began writing poetry young and later studied literature at Barnard College. She fought to include Black studies in university curricula and championed poetry as a tool for empowerment.

Her first poetry collection, Who Look at Me (1969,) launched a prolific literary career. Other notable works include Things That I Do in the Dark (1977,) Living Room (1985,) Naming Our Destiny (1989,) Haruko/Love Poetry (1993,) and Kissing God Goodbye: Poems 1991–96 (1997.) She also wrote books for children and young adults, including His Own Where (1971) and Fannie Lou Hamer (1972.) Her essay collections, Civil Wars (1981,) On Call (1985,) and Technical Difficulties (1992,) addressed feminism, racism, and political activism.

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