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Amiri Baraka, on his latest book, Tales of the Out and the Gone, a series of short stories that are 33 years in the making.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Amiri Baraka, known as Leroi Jones in the 1960's, is the last poet laureate of the state of New Jersey. He is the author of numerous books of essays, poems, drama, and music history and criticism and has founded and co-founded a number of organizations, including Yugen magazine, Totem Press, the Black Arts Reportory Theatre, and the Congress of African People.
ABOUT THE HOST: Eric Mann is a veteran of CORE, SDS, and the UAW. He is currently the Director of the Labor/Community Strategy Center in Los Angeles. Eric's latest book, Katrina's Legacy: White Racism and Black Reconstruction in the Gulf Coast is available for purchase Eric's latest book, Katrina's Legacy: White Racism and Black Reconstruction in the Gulf Coast is available for purchase by clicking on this link.Click here to listen to the NPR Interview with Amiri Baraka
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Thanks to Nancy Porter for this suggestion. I must admit my own ignorance when it comes to knowing about the work of Amiri Baraka or Eric Mann. Both men are fascinating. If you have the time to catch this "live streaming" broadcast, I would recommend it.
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