JOURNAL ARTICLE

Jayne Cortez: 1934–2012.

  • Published In: International Journal of Surrealism, 2025, v. 2, n. 2. P. 155 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Rosemont, Penelope 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the life and work of Jayne Cortez, an influential African American poet known for her powerful expression of women's experiences and racial oppression through poetry. Born in 1936 and active in the Black Arts Movement, Cortez was also a cultural activist and collaborated with notable figures in the arts, including her husband, jazz musician Ornette Coleman. Her poetry, characterized by its urgency and jazz rhythms, often addressed themes of social justice and personal history, and she published eleven books, primarily through her own press. The article highlights her significant contributions to surrealism and her impact on the literary community, emphasizing her role as an activist and a voice for the African diaspora. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Journal of Surrealism. 2025/03, Vol. 2, Issue 2, p155
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2837-4649
  • DOI:10.1353/ijs.2025.a969223
  • Accession Number:188319788
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