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Naomi Long Madgett
American poet and publisher (1923–2020)
Died aged 97CancerUnited States
Biography
Naomi Long Madgett (July 5, 1923 – November 4, 2020) was an American poet and publisher. Originally a teacher, she later found fame with her award-winning poems and was also the founder and senior editor of Lotus Press, established in 1972, a publisher of poetry books by black poets. Known as "the godmother of African-American poetry", she was the Detroit poet laureate since 2001.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- Northwestern University
- University of Michigan
- Oakland University
Notable works
- Octavia and Other Poems
Family
- Children
- Jill Witherspoon Boyer
Awards & honours (3)
- Michigan Women's Hall of Fame
- American Book Awards
- honorary doctorate
Quick answers about Naomi Long Madgett
- How old was Naomi Long Madgett?
- Naomi Long Madgett died on November 4, 2020 at the age of 97.
- When is Naomi Long Madgett's birthday?
- Naomi Long Madgett was born on July 5, 1923.
- Where was Naomi Long Madgett born?
- Naomi Long Madgett was born in Norfolk.
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- Naomi Long Madgett's zodiac sign is Cancer.
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- Naomi Long Madgett is a citizen of United States.
- What does Naomi Long Madgett do?
- Naomi Long Madgett is known as poet, writer, editor, teacher.
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- Wikidata lists 1 child of Naomi Long Madgett.
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