X, Marvin, 1944-

Educator, poet, playwright, essaytist, and activist Marvin X (born Marvin Jackmon, also known as Imam El Muhajir) was born on May 29, 1944 and grew up in Oakland and Fresno, California. After attending Merrit College in Oakland, he received his B.A. and M.A. in English from San Francisco State University. He has taught English, creative writing, journalism, Arabic, and drama at Fresno State University, U.C. Berkeley, U.C. San Diego, San Francisco State University, Mills College, the University of Nevada, Reno, Laney College, and Merritt College. During the 1980's he organized the Melvin Black Forum on Human Rights and the 1st Annual All Black Men's Conference. It was during this time that he also attempted to create the Marvin X Center for the Study of World Religions.

From the description of Marvin X collection, 1977-1984. (University of California, Davis). WorldCat record id: 56893009

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