Safiya Henderson-Holmes

Quick Facts

Full Name	Safiya Henderson-Holmes
Occupation	Poet
Date Of Birth	Dec 30, 1950(1950-12-30)
Age	74
Date Of Death	Sunday, April 08, 2001
Birthplace	Bronx
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Capricorn

Safiya Henderson-Holmes Biography

Safiya Henderson-Holmes is one of the most popular and richest Poet who was born on December 30, 1950 in Bronx, New York, United States.

Sharon “Safiya” Henderson-Holmes (December 30, 1950 – April 8, 2001) was an African-American poet from New York. She published two collections of poetry, had her work included in multiple anthologies, and received the William Carlos Williams Award from the Poetry Society of America. She was an assistant professor at Syracuse University at the time of her death.

Between 1982 and 1992, she received two Goodman City College Awards and a MacDowell Fellowship. In 1983, she was recipient of a Northstar Grant and a New York CAPS Poetry Fellowship. In 1990, Henderson-Holmes received the William Carlos Williams Award for her first collection of poems, titled Madness and a Bit of Hope. The collection, like much of Henderson-Holmes’ work, focused on exploring “the political realities in the lives of women”. She published her second book of poetry in 1994, called Daily Bread.

Safiya Henderson-Holmes Net Worth

Safiya Henderson-Holmes is one of the richest Poet from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Safiya Henderson-Holmes 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Sharon “Safiya” E. Henderson (later Henderson-Holmes) was born December 30, 1950, in the Bronx, New York City.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Safiya Henderson-Holmes height Not available right now. Daryl weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Safiya Henderson-Holmes Dating?

According to our records, Safiya Henderson-Holmes is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Safiya Henderson- Holmes’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Safiya Henderson-Holmes. You may help us to build the dating records for Safiya Henderson-Holmes!

Facts & Trivia

Daryl Ranked on the list of most popular Poet. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Safiya Henderson-Holmes celebrates birthday on December 30 of every year.

Top Facts about Safiya Henderson-Holmes

1. Safiya Henderson-Holmes is an American poet and educator.
2. She was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1986.
3. Henderson-Holmes has published two poetry collections: “Don’t Explain” and “Joyia.”
4. Her work explores themes of race, gender, and identity.
5. She has performed at venues such as the Apollo Theater and Lincoln Center.
6. Henderson-Holmes is a Cave Canem fellow and a member of the Dark Noise Collective.
7. She holds an MFA from Sarah Lawrence College.
8. In addition to her poetry, she teaches creative writing at various institutions.
9. Henderson-Holmes has been featured in publications such as The New Yorker and The Paris Review.
10. Her work has received critical acclaim for its lyricism and social commentary.