Nellie Wong was a Chinese-American poet and activist born on September 12, 1934 in California. She was known for her collections of poetry such as Dreams in Harrison Railroad Park. She was a prominent feminist and socialist, and was a member of the Freedom Socialist Party and Radical Women during the 1960s. Her work focused on issues of gender, race, and class.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $300 million (2024)
About
Chinese-American poet and Activist known for Dreams in Harrison Railroad Park and other collections. A prominent feminist and socialist, she joined both the Freedom Socialist Party and the Radical Women during the 1960s.
Before Fame
She attended San Francisco State University and later established Unbound Feet, a performance troupe dedicated to Asian American and feminist work.
Trivia
She was featured in a 1981 documentary film entitled Mitsuye & Nellie, Asian American Poets.
Family Life
She was the daughter of Chinese immigrants and had three siblings, all of whom grew up to be Writers or artists.
Associated With
She and literary contemporary Alice Walker were both involved in feminist activism.