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National Poetry Day: 10 Influential Black Poets

Works of art.
by Clarissa Hamlin
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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
01.01.70
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 nigelroberts1
01.01.70
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 nigelroberts1
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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
01.01.70
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
01.01.70
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
01.01.70

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
07.04.11

Common And Rosario Dawson Host New HBO Poetry…

Rapper Common and Actress, Rosario Dawson are hosting a new poetry show on HBO. The show premiered last Saturday and…
by cganemccalla
01.01.70

BP Member Spotlight: Konciousleawritten
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70

BP Group Spotlight: Underground Poetry Slam on BlackPlanet
by NewsOne Staff
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