What's going on at the International African American Museum during Black History Month?
The International African American Museum offers incredible will feature everything from from poetry readings to ...
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Phillis Wheatley: The First African-American Poet Knew Ancient Greek
Phillis Wheatley came to America on a slave ship, but soon became its first African-American poet with knowledge of Latin ans ...
The Desperate Housewife Whose Face Launched a Thousand Ships
In “Helen of Troy, 1993,” the poet Maria Zoccola relocates a figure from Greek mythology into small-town Tennessee.
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Jewel Rodgers Is Named the Next Nebraska State Poet
She is the youngest at 27 years old and the first African American chosen for the position ... and a 2024 finalist in the Blackberry Peach Poetry Slam. She is also a Teaching Artist with the ...
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Dayton poet debuts honest, self-empowering book of poetry
Trotwood resident Jameelah Ricks gave up the paralegal profession in 2022 to become a full-time poet, writer and entrepreneur.
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Writing workshops with Ky. Poet Laureates scheduled Feb. 7-8
Reservations are now being taken, as renowned writers and former Poet Laureates Crystal Wilkinson and Frank X Walker will be ...
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Rita Dove, Akron native and Pulitzer Prize winner, featured on PBS's 'Finding Your Roots'
Her life in poetry and family history were discussed ... who was deemed the first African American research chemist in the rubber industry. Here's how you can watch Dove's episode, as well as ...
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Jewel Rodgers appointed as first African American Nebraska poet laureate
Rodgers, 27, is the youngest and first African American person to hold that position ... Rodgers said she's extremely honored and has been writing poetry since sixth grade.
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LIST: Black History Month events across Las Vegas valley
Throughout the month of February, the Las Vegas valley is coming together to honor and celebrate Black History. 8 News Now ...
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Interview: Prejudice, patriarchy and poetry – adapting an American classic for the Indian stage
In Hind 1957, it is poetry that forms the bridge between the ... August Wilson’s Fences is deeply rooted in the African-American experience. What about its themes, characters, or writing lend ...