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About Sapphire

Birth

1950

Biography

Ramona Lofton better known by her pen name Sapphire, is an American author and performance poet.

Sapphire is the pen name of the American author and poet Ramona Lofton.

Born in Fort Ord in 1950, she has built a prolific career with 21 published works.

Her most acclaimed work is the novel Push, which explores high-impact social themes.

Her writing addresses complex realities such as literacy, teenage motherhood, and the African American experience.

Beyond her novels, she is a notable performance artist and dedicated political activist.