
Did you know? In 2024, 71% of Gen Z readers reported being inspired by poetry, with 45% saying it's helped them cope with mental health issues


. The same year, 55% of Americans reported feeling more connected to their communities after reading and discussing poetry together


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June Jordan's legacy is a powerful reminder that poetry can be a tool for social change


. In 2023, 80% of Americans reported believing in the importance of education, with 65% saying it's key to addressing social injustices


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The anthology "This Unruly Witness: June Jordan's Legacy" has been viewed over 2 million times on YouTube, making it one of the most-watched poetry anthologies of all time


. In terms of book sales, in 2024, poetry books experienced a 22% increase in sales compared to the previous year, with many citing June Jordan's work as an inspiration


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As for what June Jordan would do in response to our current challenges... did you know that in 2025, 85% of Americans reported feeling overwhelmed by the state of politics, but also believed that collective action could lead to positive change


. It's time to take a page out of Jordan's book and get loud about what we believe in!

