"Remembering John Sinclair: Michigan's Legendary Activist and Poet"
John Sinclair, the poet and political activist known for his role in Detroit's counterculture scene, has passed away at the age of 82. He was a prominent figure in the 1960s and '70s, managing the rock band MC5 and co-founding the White Panther Party. Sinclair's activism, including his imprisonment for cannabis-related charges, inspired protests and a song by John Lennon. He later became a cannabis columnist and advocate, and continued to be involved in the music and cannabis communities until his passing.