Kalamu ya Salaam

Kalamu ya Salaam (born March 24, 1947) is an American poet, author, filmmaker, and teacher from the 9th Ward of New Orleans. A well-known activist and social critic, Salaam has spoken out on a number of racial and human rights issues. For years he did radio shows on WWOZ. Salaam is the co-founder of the NOMMO Literary Society, a weekly workshop for Black writers.

Kalamu ya Salaam
Born
Vallery Ferdinand III

(1947-03-24) March 24, 1947
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
EducationCarleton College; Delgado Junior College
Occupations
  • Poet
  • author
  • filmmaker
  • teacher
Websitewww.kalamu.com
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