June Jordan

June Jordan (July 9, 1936-June 14, 2002) was an African-American writer and teacher. She was openly bisexual. Her career as a poet and activist embodied the ideals of the Black Arts movement of the 1960s and 70s, during which she came of age.

References

• Busby, Margaret. "June Jordan." The Guardian. June 20, 2002.
• June Jordan. Accessed on February 6, 2005.
• Smith, Dinitia. "June Jordan, 65, Poet and Political Activist, Dies." New York Times. June 18, 2002.