Johari Amini facts for kids

Johari Amini (born Jewel Latimore, 1935-2023) was an amazing African American poet and author. She also worked as a chiropractor, helping people with their health. She used her talents to share important stories and ideas.

About Johari Amini

Johari Amini was born Jewel Latimore in Philadelphia in 1935. She grew up to be a very active person. She cared deeply about her community.

Her Work in Publishing

In 1967, Johari Amini helped start the Third World Press. This publishing company helped share important books by Black writers. She also worked at the Institute of Positive Education. This group focused on teaching and uplifting the Black community.

She also helped create and edit Black Books Bulletin. This was a special magazine. It shared new ideas and writings from Black authors.

Being Part of the Black Arts Movement

Johari Amini was a big part of the Black Arts Movement. This was a time when Black artists used their work to celebrate Black culture. They also used art to fight for civil rights. She joined groups like the Writers Workshop of the Organization of Black American Culture (OBAC). She also helped with their magazine, NOMMO. She contributed to the Kuumba Theater and the Gwendolyn Brooks Writers' Workshop.

Her Writings

Johari Amini wrote many poems and short stories. These were published in different magazines. One well-known magazine was called Black World.

She also had another career. She was a practicing chiropractor. This means she helped people with their bones and muscles. She wrote a book called A Commonsense Approach to Eating in 1975. This book combined her knowledge of writing and health.

Selected Works

Here are some of the books Johari Amini wrote:

• Images in Black (1967)
• Black Essence (1968)
• Let's Go Somewhere (1970)
• A Hip Tale in Death Style (1970)
• Fable for My People (1971)
• A Commonsense Approach to Eating (1975)