Jayne Cortez

Jayne Cortez (1934–2012) was an American poet, activist and editor.

Jayne Cortez in brief

Born
1934
Died
2012
Known for
poet, activist, editor, performance artist and composer
Place of birth
Fort Huachuca
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Sallie Jayne Richardson.

Born at Fort Huachuca in 1934, died at Manhattan in 2012.

In detail

Jayne Cortez studied at Compton College. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are avant-garde jazz.

Distinctions recorded are American Book Awards and Langston Hughes Medal.

Sources

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    “Jayne Cortez”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1670154: Jayne Cortez

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