"The job of the artist is to make revolution irresistible."

Amiri Baraka (1934 - 2014)
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About Amiri Baraka

Amiri Baraka, born as Everett LeRoi Jones, was a prominent African-American writer, poet, and playwright. He was a key figure in the Black Arts Movement, advocating for the use of literature and art as political weapons in the struggle against racism and oppression. Baraka's works often explored themes of black nationalism, cultural identity, and revolutionary politics. Throughout his career, he challenged societal norms and provoked controversy with his bold and provocative writing.

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