Amaud Jamaul Johnson

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Amaud Jamaul Johnson (born 1972) is an American poet.[1] He is currently a Professor of English at Stanford University. [2] He has previously served as the Arthur M. and Fanny M. Dole Professor of English at Pomona College in Claremont, California.[1]

Early life[edit]

Johnson grew up in Compton, California.[3][4]

Career[edit]

Johnson has authored three poetry collections, Red Summer, Darktown Follies, and Imperial Liquor.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Amaud Jamaul Johnson". Pomona College. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  2. ^ Sanford, John. "With five new appointments, Creative Writing Program undergoing 'amazing transformation' | Stanford Humanities and Sciences". humsci.stanford.edu. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  3. ^ Ingells, Melissa (March 2, 2020). "Poet Amaud Jamaul Johnson's "Imperial Liquor" Draws On Themes Of Protectiveness, Racism, Empathy". Wisconsin Public Radio. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  4. ^ "'You Had to be There': Compton in Literature and Memory". KCET. April 28, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  5. ^ Harry, Lorraine Wu (June 13, 2022). "Nine Faculty Members Appointed to Endowed Professorships". Pomona College. Retrieved June 25, 2022.

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