Amiri Baraka
Biography
Amiri Baraka was a renowned African-American writer of poetry, drama, and essays, known for his contributions to African-American culture. He received the PEN Open Book Award in 2008 for his collection "Tales of the Out and the Gone". A prolific author, Baraka taught at several universities, including the University at Buffalo and Stony Brook University. His work spanned nearly 52 years, exploring themes of Black liberation and White racism.