Yolande “Nikki” Giovanni Jr. was a fierce poet and activist
Yolande “Nikki” Giovanni Jr. was a prominent poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. Born on June 7, 1943, Giovanni made significant contributions throughout her career... Read More
Poetry
“Love’s Different Angles” Crossword Puzzle
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“Love’s Different Angles” Crossword Puzzle by Ronald Bunn revolves around the theme of love. Expect words or phrases associated with love, famous quotes, song titles,... Read More
Paul Laurence Dunbar — the caged birds sing “Happy Birthday”
Paul Laurence Dunbar was a prominent African-American poet, novelist and short story writer who rose to fame in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.... Read More
Oscar Brown Brought African-American Daily Life into Focus
Through the 20th century and into the 21st century, a string of African-American male singers have graced stages throughout the United States — singing the... Read More
Poet Jamarhl Crawford’s To the Queen
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An ode to the the pure beautiful Black Woman — she is underneath all the muck of this world. The poem begins: “You remind me... Read More
Poet Peter-Charles Rainmaker Seaton’s uncle Sam
“uncle Sam” is a satirical look at the United States of America and how it’s run — it’s a poem about how people historically have been feeding... Read More
Poet Ngoma’s Just Anutha Nigga From Palestine
A former member of Amiri Baraka’s “The Spirit House Movers and Players” and the contemporary freedom song duo “Serious Bizness”, Ngoma weaves poetry and song... Read More
Poet Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz’s Follow the Sun
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From Dr. Sealey-Ruiz’s first book, Love from the Vortex, “Follow the Sun” is a poem about laying oneself bare both to oneself and her beloved;... Read More