“In the name of motherhood and fatherhood and education and good manners, we threaten and suffocate and bind and ensnare and bribe and trick children into wholesale emulation of our ways.”
Quote by June Jordan
Work
Some of Us Did Not Die: New and Selected Essays
This book is a compilation of new and previously published essays that delve into a range of topics, offering insights and perspectives on life, society, and human experience. more
Author
June Jordan
June Jordan was a prominent American poet, born on July 9, 1936, and passed away on June 14, 2002. Her poetry addressed a wide range of themes including race, gender, and social justice, known for its profound emotion and strong political consciousness. more
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