Amiri Baraku (born Everett LeRoi Jones; October 7. 1934 – January 9, 2014) previously known as LeRoi Jones and Immaru Amear Baraka, was an African_American writer of poetry, drama, fiction, essays and music criticism. HIs life and work were entwined with the struggle for freedom for black liberation. An account of his life which will no doubt be continued to be reviewed is given on his wikipedia page.