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‘Take me for a ride’: Myesha Jenkins’s instrument was the word, and she played an important role in claiming the stage for women poets. Photos: myeshajenkins.com
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Myesha Jenkins: A sister who always said it with feeling

Poet and activist Myesha Jenkins (1948-2020) took her craft, including her teaching, extremely seriously

  • Gwen Ansell
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