31 Days Of Black British History Day Twelve: Linton Kwesi Johnson - Dub Poet and Activist

Linton Kwesi Johnson, born in Jamaica and raised in London, became a pivotal voice for black British youth through his dub poetry in the 1970s and 80s. His work, like 'Sonny's Letter', transformed everyday language into powerful political statements, documenting the black British experience. In 2002, he broke barriers by becoming the first black poet published in the Penguin Modern Classic series. LKJ's legacy lies in proving that poetry can be a tool for justice and that diverse voices are worthy of literary recognition.

Where was Linton Kwesi Johnson born?

• Trinidad

• Jamaica

• Barbados

• London

What was the primary theme of LKJ's dubbed poetry?

• Resistance and political statements

• Science fiction

• Nature and environment

• Romantic love

Which poem by LKJ gave voice to the struggles of the black community?

• Still I Rise

• The Road Not Taken

• The Waste Land

• Sonny's Letter

In what year did LKJ become the first black poet published in the Penguin Modern Classic series?

• 1985

• 1995

• 2002

• 2010

What did LKJ prove about poetry through his work?

• It is only for academic study

• It can be a weapon in the fight for justice

• It is only for entertainment

• It is outdated