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June Jordan

1936—2002
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June Jordan (1936–2002) was a poet, activist, journalist, essayist, and teacher. She authored more than twenty-five major works.

Poems by June Jordan
  • You Came with Shells
  • Poem for Siddhārtha Gautama of the Shākyas: The Original Buddha
  • Resolution #1,003
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