This One For You
New York: Shamal Books, n.d. (1984). First edition. Wraps. 8vo, 101pp; wrappers. Slight soil, near fine. Item #203019
Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by Rivera to poet Quincy Troupe. "Instrumental in the CCNY student movement of 1969, which eventually led to open admissions policies and the Ethnic Studies Department, Rivera cofounded the Paper, the first newspaper run by Puerto Rican and African American students at the school. Rivera’s commitment to social justice shaped his life; an active union organizer, he helped establish the Freedom Party, which has run candidates for state elections. Rivera was also involved in the Writers for Mumia initiative.
Rivera’s many honors and awards included a New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship, a Special Congressional Recognition Award, and the CCNY 125th Anniversary Medal. Committed to the progressive and political power of jazz as well as poetry, Rivera appeared at dozens of jazz clubs and festivals and was inducted into the Brooklyn Jazz Hall of Fame." (Poetry Foundation).
Price: $100.00