Amiri Baraka, the legendary African-American playwright and former Poet Laureate of New Jersey, has been hospitalized, according to a broadcast report by Roland Martin. The radio and television host of NewsOne Now announced the news on his Twitter handle as well as his radio program.
Breaking: Poet Amiri Baraka is in ICU at Newark Beth Israel. Our prayers to his family and friends. #NewsOneNow on @TVOneTV
— NewsOne (@newsone) December 24, 2013
Not much is known about the condition of the poet who is reportedly receiving treatment at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. NewsOne will update this post as we get more information on Baraka’s health.
Over the last eight hours, an outpouring of support wishing the playwright a speedy recover is dominating Twitter:
Sending good vibes a prayers to Amiri Baraka and his family.
— bessie akuba winn (@bessieakuba) December 24, 2013
Praying for the speedy recovery of one of my favorite clients and a mentor to many of us, Amiri Baraka. Peace and… http://t.co/aUhCu8ytL7
— Celeste Bateman (@cbate2020) December 24, 2013
Found out yesterday that poet Amiri Baraka is in ICU. Sending prayers to his family. Last June in LA. http://t.co/tV0KR012D9 @DocMellyMel
— Leroy Hamilton (@Photoham) December 24, 2013
Prayers to the genius brother Amiri Baraka, who is in ICU at the moment.
— TalleyUp (@QuentinTalley) December 24, 2013
Poet, playwright and Black Arts Movement founder Amiri Baraka has been hospitalized. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
— jelani cobb (@jelani9) December 24, 2013
We ask that all of our fam/ supporters/ friends/ followers put up a prayer tonite for Amiri Baraka… He is one of the illest poets ever..
— Rebel Diaz (@RebelDiaz) December 24, 2013
BREAKING: Amiri Baraka Hospitalized, In ICU was originally published on newsone.com
