Black Women Poets You Need To Know

From Maya Angelou to Nayyirah Waheed these poets transform us with their power.

6. Warsan Shire

Born: August 1, 1988 Latest work: “Penguin Modern Poets 3: Your Family, Your Body”

7. Keyaira Kelly

Born: August 8 Latest work: “I Wish My Mango Would Ripen”

8. Alexandra Elle

Born: July 25 Latest work: “Neon Soul: A Collection of Poetry and Prose”

10. Donna Kate Rushin

Latest work: “The Black Back-Ups”

11. Nayyirah Waheed

Latest work: “Nejma”