Jayne Cortez
Date of Birth : May 10, 1934
Date of Death : Dec 28, 2012
Birth Place : Fort Huachuca
Jayne Cortez was an African-American poet, activist, small press publisher and spoken-word performance artist whose voice is celebrated for its political, surrealistic and dynamic innovations in lyricism and visceral sound. Her writing is part of the canon of the Black Arts Movement.