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Amina Baraka (Sylvia Robinson) was born on 5 December, 1942 in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S., is an American writer. Discover Amina Baraka's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?

Popular As Sylvia Robinson
Occupation Actress community organizer writer poet activist
Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 5 December, 1942
Birthday 5 December
Birthplace Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is Amina Baraka's Husband?

Her husband is Amiri Baraka m. 1966–2014 (his death)

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Husband Amiri Baraka m. 1966–2014 (his death)
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Children 7, inc. Ras Baraka

Amina Baraka Net Worth

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1940

Baraka's mother and grandfather were African-American union organizers in Newark in the 1940s.

Their apartment was a gathering place for neighborhood organizing and culture.

Her grandparents were blues artists; they played the guitar, harmonica, and piano.

Her grandmother was known for community mothering, looking after neighbors in the neighborhood, preparing meals, clothing, and bathing children.

Baraka was the founder of the African Free School in Newark, New Jersey, which was a liberation school for community children.

1942

Amina Baraka (born Sylvia Robinson; December 5, 1942) is an American poet, actress, author, community organizer, singer, dancer, and activist.

Her poetic themes are about social justice, family, and women.

1960

She was active in the 1960s Black Arts Movement, as an artist.

Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and raised in Newark, New Jersey, she graduated in 1960 from Newark Arts High School.

After graduating, she became a dancer, actress, and poet.

As an artist, she became a part of the Black Arts Movement in Newark.

She performed at the Cellar located at the Jazz Arts Society.

Amina married Walter Vernon Mason in 1960.

At that time she was known as Sylvia Robinson.

They had two daughters, Vera and Wanda.

1963

She is one of the founding members of the Newark Art Society in 1963.

She wrote and performed dance dramas to music at the "loft" that later became known as the "Cellar".

The Cellar, located at 22 Shipman Street in Newark, was the center for Jazz and Art in Newark.

It was a collective of artists, and among the members were Art Williams, Bill Harris, Eddie Gladden, and Tom White.

Many artists performed for the Jazz and Art society in Newark.

Local musicians and artists from other parts of the country came to the "Cellar", including Marion Brown, Sun Ra, Ben Caldwell, Freddie Stringer, Charlie Mason, Tyrone Washington, Woody Shaw, Herb Morgan, Jimmy Anderson, Leo Johnson, and Larry Young.

Baraka along with Nettie Rogers hosted musical arts, dance acts, and poetry readings at the Cellar.

1966

In 1966, Amina married Amiri Baraka, who at that time was known as LeRoi Jones.

They have five children.

Their son Ras Baraka became the Mayor of Newark, New Jersey.

1974

In 1974, Baraka organized an African women's conference that was held at Rutgers University.

1978

In 1978, Amina and her spouse Amiri Baraka authored a collection of poems entitled Songs for the Masses.

1983

In 1983 and 1987, Amina and Amiri Baraka co-edited Confirmation: An Anthology of African American Women, and The Music: Reflections on Jazz and Blues.

1992

In 1992, Amina and Amiri Baraka founded Kimako's Blues People, an art space that featured Newark artists.

In 1992, Amina and Amiri Baraka, co-edited the poetry book 5 Boptrees.

1994

Her poetry has been featured in anthologies including Unsettling America (1994).

In 1994, Baraka's poetry was in the anthology Unsettling America: An Anthology of Contemporary Multicultural Poetry.

1995

In 1995, Baraka participated in the Black Women's United Front in Detroit, Michigan.

1998

In 1998, Baraka was a founding member of the Black Radical Congress in Chicago, Illinois.

2001

In 2001, Baraka's poetry is included in a collection called Bum Rush the Page: A Def Poetry Jam.

2014

In 2014, she published a collection of her poetry titled Blues in All Hues.

Stage productions in Amiri Baraka's A Black Mass, Slave Ship, Mad Heart, and Home on the Range.

2015

In 2015, Baraka received a certification of appreciation from the Black Nia F.O.R.C.E. (Freedom Organization for Racial and Cultural Enlightenment).

In 2015, she was honored with a Lifetime Achievement award by the New York Friends of People's World newspaper.

In 2022, Mrs. Baraka received an Unsung Hero award from 211 Community Impact, a non-profit that was co-founded by Dupre' Kelly of Lords of the Underground