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October 7, 1934

Amiri Baraka Born

Amiri Baraka, poet, playwright, and Black Arts Movement leader, was born as LeRoi Jones in Newark, New Jersey.

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February 6, 2014

Amiri Baraka Dies

Amiri Baraka, poet and Black Arts Movement leader, died at age 79 in Newark, New Jersey.

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