About
American journalist, poet, and political activist known for his work in race relations and the labour movement.
Before Fame
He studied industrial journalism at Kansas State Agricultural College, where he also gained an interest in poetry.
Trivia
He was a member of a number of groups dedicated to equal rights, including the Civil Rights Congress, and the Chicago Civil Liberties Committee.
Family Life
He was married to Thelma Boyd for thirteen years and Helen Canfield for twenty four years. He had five children, one son and four daughters.
Associated With
He was a contemporary of the author Richard Wright.
