Oakland poet Pat Parker wrote and released five groundbreaking poetry collections throughout the '70s and '80s. Parker's passion for poetry was rivaled only by her activism. And it wasn't unusual for the two to intersect. She formed the Black Women's Revolutionary Council in 1980 and also worked with the United Nations on the status of women in the world.

<p>Oakland poet Pat Parker wrote and released five groundbreaking poetry collections throughout the '70s and '80s. Parker's passion for poetry was rivaled only by her activism. And it wasn't unusual for the two to intersect. She formed the Black Women's Revolutionary Council in 1980 and also worked with the United Nations on the status of women in the world.</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>