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

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, Zu-Bolton grew up in

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, near the Texas border. In 1965 he was one of several black students who integrated Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. After serving in the

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in Vietnam, Zu-Bolton founded ''Hoo-Doo'', a magazine devoted to African-American activism and arts, published ''A Niggered Amen: Poems'', and coedited ''Synergy D.C. Anthology'', in 1975. 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

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and Delgado Community College. He was Visiting Writer in Residence at

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.Lynita F. Jones, "Candelight Vigil for Ahmos Zu-Bolton", ChickenBones: A Journal.
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Death

Ahmos Zu-Bolton died March 8, 2005, in

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, of cancer.

Bibliography

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References

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