Synopses & Reviews
Still Seeking an Attitude examines how June Jordan's literature represents truth and justice in light of the global, oppressive denial of language, civil rights, and political asylum of people of color. A powerful compilation by a team of literary experts, this collection illuminates Jordan's platform of anti-intellectualism and democracy; gender differences, poetry and the aesthetics of resistance; the theoretical and practical purposes of Black English; the significance of Jordan's children's literature; and the pedagogical implications of teaching Jordan's works.
Synopsis
From her activism to her passionate writings, June Jordan (1936 - 2002) is one of the most revered American poets of our time. Jordan's writing simultaneously provokes delight and energy while urging reflection on American society and its injustices. In Still Seeking an Attitude the first reflection on her legacy, Jordan's life and works are explored in depth and detail, focusing on subjects ranging from her use of language and linguistics to her political activism and role in children's literature.