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National Poetry Day: 10 Influential Black Poets

Works of art.
by Clarissa Hamlin
10.05.18
Hands of African American woman writing in journal
Writer Becomes NC’s First Black Woman Poet Laureate

Jaki Shelton Green was named North Carolina’s ninth poet laureate; making her the first African American woman to receive the…
by NewsOne Staff
07.09.18
Maya Angelou Reads Poem
Canadian Poet Laureate Plagiarized Tupac & Maya Angelou

Poetry sleuths are shocked that an esteemed writer would lift passages directly from famous works.
by Nigel Roberts
09.11.17
First Lady Michelle Obama Welcomes High School Students For History Of Jazz Student Workshop
FLOTUS Tears Up At Youth Poetry Reading

The five 2016 National Student Poet winners presented their work at the White House. Their readings moved First Lady Michelle…
by Nigel Roberts
06.19.19
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Inspiring Harvard Graduation Speech Goes Viral

What may not have been a traditional graduation speech has now captured the heart and souls of many.
by Charise Frazier
06.19.19
Close up of girl in sparkly blue dress wearing white flower corsage on wrist before prom
Honor Student Banned From Prom Over Poem

While most high school seniors live for the last few weeks of school that include prom, bittersweet goodbyes and graduation,…
by Charise Frazier
05.24.16
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 21: Julian Bond poses for a portrait in W
Alice Walker Pens Beautiful Poem For Late Civil…

The death of legendary civil rights leader Julian Bond on August 15th left a community bereft, yet grateful for a life…
by NewsOne Staff
08.23.15
Actor Adrien Brody Recites Biggie’s Lyrics At Elite…

NEW YORK- Last week, the Poetry & the Creative Mind benefit, organized by the Academy of American Poets, had a…
by cganemccalla
06.19.19
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