"Remembering John Sinclair: Legendary Detroit Activist and Writer"

John Sinclair, a prominent marijuana activist, counterculture figure, and poet, has passed away at the age of 82. Known for his advocacy for marijuana legalization and his role in the MC5, Sinclair was a key figure in the counterculture movement and a co-founder of the radical anti-racist group, the White Panther Party. His arrest and subsequent freedom rally in the 1970s galvanized activists and drew support from influential figures like John Lennon. Sinclair's legacy lives on through his impact on the marijuana legalization movement and his extensive body of work in poetry and activism.