Ahmos Zu-Bolton facts for kids

Ahmos Zu-Bolton II (October 21, 1948 – March 8, 2005) was an activist, poet and playwright also known for his editing and publishing endeavors on behalf of African-American culture.

Life

Born in Poplarville, Mississippi, Zu-Bolton grew up in DeRidder, Louisiana, near the Texas border. In 1965 he was one of several black students who integrated Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. ..... He also opened the Copestetic Bookstore on Marigny Street in New Orleans, LA.

While living in New Orleans he taught English, African-American Studies, and Creative Writing classes at Xavier University, Tulane University and Delgado Community College. He was Visiting Writer in Residence at University of Missouri.

Death

Ahmos Zu-Bolton died March 8, 2005, in Washington, D.C., of cancer.