Amiri Baraka Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Amiri Baraka 07/10/1934   -   09/01/2014

Amiri Baraka Introduction:

Poet and political activist, Amiri Baraka was one of the most influential African-American writers. Explore this biography to learn more about his childhood, life, works, achievements and timeline.

Amiri Baraka Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: African American Authors
  • Died At Age: 79
  • Sun Sign: Libra
  • Born In: Newark
  • Famous As: Writer
  • Spouse/Ex-: Amina Baraka (m. 1966), Hettie Jones (m. 1958–1965)
  • Father: Coyt Leverette Jones
  • Mother: Anna Lois Jones
  • Children:
    1. Ahi Baraka
    2. Amiri Baraka Jr.
    3. Dominque DiPrima
    4. Kellie Jones
    5. Lisa Jones
    6. Maria Jones
    7. Obalaji Baraka
    8. Ras Baraka
    9. Shani Baraka
  • Died On: January 9, 2014
  • Place Of Death: Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
  • Ideology: Communists
  • U.S. State: New Jersey, African-American From New Jersey
  • Founder/Co-Founder: Totem Press
  • Education:
    1. Columbia University
    2. The New School
    3. Howard University
    4. Rutgers University
    5. Barringer High School
  • Awards: 1989 - American Book Award For His Works 1989 - Langston Hughes Award 2008 - PEN Open Book Award
  • - Rockefeller Foundation Award For Drama - Before Columbus Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award:
  • Bio: Poet And Political Activist, Amiri Baraka Was One Of The Most Influential African-American Writers. Explore This Biography To Learn More About His Childhood, Life, Works, Achievements And Timeline.