Sports
If UCLA’s Justin Hickman were taller and a little heavier, his reputation around the country probably would rank with those of Nebraska’s Adam Carriker and Miami’s Baraka Atkins, who are considered college football’s top senior NFL defensive end prospects.
Aug. 25, 2006
The offensive most-valuable-player trophy Devin Hester took home to Florida carried the likeness of a traditional running back striking a pose.
Jan. 3, 2002
Books
Work seen by many as anti-Semitic has led to a bill seeking end of New Jersey’s laureate post.
Feb. 9, 2003
Obituaries
Impassioned by often-controversial ideas, African American poet Amiri Baraka expressed his anger through a range of literary works.
Jan. 9, 2014
World & Nation
Amiri Baraka sees the future and it works.
April 20, 1990
Never shy about his revolutionary views, Amiri Baraka gave New Jersey’s governor fair warning of possible fireworks when he was named the state’s poet laureate.
Jan. 10, 2014
Amiri Baraka, activist poet and playwright, dies at 79
Amiri Baraka died Thursday after weeks of failing health, a family spokeperson confirmed. He was 79.
Amiri Baraka: Carl Hancock Rux pays tribute
Jan. 12, 2014