Golden, Renny

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GOLDEN, Renny

GOLDEN, Renny. American, b. 1937. Genres: Poetry, Civil liberties/Human rights, International relations/Current affairs, Politics/Government, Social sciences, Sociology. Career: Malcolm X College, Chicago, IL, dean and co-founder of St. Mary's Community Education, 1972-77; Harvard Divinity School, Cambridge, MA, research/faculty associate, 1977-78; Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, professor, 1978-. Co-founded Chicago Religious Task Force on Central America, 1982. Publications: (with S. Collins and E. Kreutz) Half a Winter to Go: Poems, 1976; (with Collins) Struggle Is a Name for Hope, 1982; (with M. McConnell) Sanctuary: The New Underground Railroad, 1986; Dangerous Memories: Invasion and Resistance since 1492, 1991; The Hour of the Poor, the Hour of Women: Salvadoran Women Speak, 1991; Disposable Children: America's Child Welfare System, 1997; The Hour of the Furnaces, 2000; Branded: Imprisoned Mothers & Children They Left Behind, 2004. Contributor to books and periodicals. Address: Northeastern Illinois University, Dept of Justice Studies & Social Work, 5500 N St. Louis, Chicago, IL 60624, U.S.A.

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