From Sonia Sanchez to Amanda Gorman, explore the rich literary legacy of 25 influential Black poets in honor of National Poetry Month.
The Daily Northwestern: YWCA event unites community members, celebrates ‘The Soul of Black Poetry’
YWCA Evanston/North Shore hosted its second annual open mic poetry reading titled “The Soul of Black Poetry” on Wednesday evening. The Black History Month program focused on poetry centering the Black ...
The Daily Northwestern: Black Poetry Society’s ‘Speak On It’ showcases power of Black poetry and solidarity at Northwestern
Northwestern’s Black Poetry Society hosted its third annual “Speak On It” event Saturday evening, bringing together poets from across the Chicago area to share their work. This year’s event, held at ...
Black Poetry Society’s ‘Speak On It’ showcases power of Black poetry and solidarity at Northwestern
From Sojourner Truth’s fearless speeches to Toni Morrison’s lyrical novels, Black women writers have been at the forefront of cultural and political transformation. Their works not only documented ...
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Rolling Out: Powerful new poetry books explore Black identity through stunning verses
Two remarkable new poetry collections are reshaping conversations about Black American identity and experience. Brad Walrond’s Every Where Alien and Cheryl Clarke‘s Archive of Style: New and Selected ...
Teen Vogue: Black Feminism Was Shaped By These Four Black Women Writers
Black History Month is a time to cultivate space for reflection, honor, and appreciation of the contributions of Black communities past, present, and future. Among these contributions, Black women ...