Phillis Wheatley came to America on a slave ship, but soon became its first African-American poet with knowledge of Latin ans ...

The International African American Museum offers incredible will feature everything from from poetry readings to ...

Paul Laurence Dunbar’s poetry is as relevant today as it was over a century ago. His ability to navigate between standard ...

Trotwood resident Jameelah Ricks gave up the paralegal profession in 2022 to become a full-time poet, writer and entrepreneur.

Writing African poetry is a powerful tool for building mental strength. It allows people to channel feelings, experiences, and cultural history in a positive way. Connecting with the rich ...

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.

A recent episode of PBS documentary series "Finding Your Roots" featured Rita Dove, an award-winning poet from Akron.

The African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois, Inc. Museum is celebrating Black History Month with a ...

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 ...

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 ...

In “Helen of Troy, 1993,” the poet Maria Zoccola relocates a figure from Greek mythology into small-town Tennessee.