Shirley LeFlore

1940–2019 (age 79)

Poet

Biography

Shirley LeFlore lifted her community through poetry, using her words to explore social justice and the resilience of everyday people.

She mentored younger artists, hosted readings, and inspired others with performances that turned lived experience into luminous art.

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