About
African-American spoken-word poet and playwright whose best-known works include Blessing the Boats and the 51st (dream) state. The former work deals with heroin addiction; the latter responds to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Before Fame
He graduated from both the City College of New York and the City University of New York.
Trivia
His spoken-word recording, The Blue Oneness of Dreams, was nominated for a Grammy Award.
Family Life
He grew up in Harlem, and his birth name was Robert Franklin Feaster.
Associated With
He toured with singer Ani Difranco in 2001.
