We’re taking a moment now to remember Janice Mirikitani. She was a renowned poet, activist and co-founder of Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood. The church confirmed her death yesterday. Mirikitani was 80.

<p>We&rsquo;re taking a moment now to remember Janice Mirikitani. She was a renowned poet, activist and co-founder of Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco&rsquo;s Tenderloin neighborhood. The church confirmed her death yesterday. Mirikitani was 80.</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>

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