Amina Baraka

Amina Baraka is an American poet, actress, author, community organiser, singer, dancer, and activist associated with the Black Arts Movement. Her contributions to African American cultural and political life in Newark, New Jersey and her work as a community organiser, educator, and artist built her career as an activist. She was involved in the development of alternative educational initiatives such as liberation schools. She played a leadership role in organisations including the Congress of Afrikan People (CAP) and the Black Women’s United Front (BWUF). Her poetic themes are about social justice, family, and women.