When my father was living his last years in a nursing facility, there was a woman there who spoke no English. I don’t know how she got there, or anything ...

Skye Jackson’s debut poetry collection, “Libre,” leads off with a poem that, back in 2021, won her deserved acclaim.

What’s your favorite Langston Hughes poem? Maybe it’s one you grew up with. Maybe it’s one you stumbled across in a moment of ...

Fullwood, Black Gay Genius honors Beam’s impact and his revolutionary literary works. With Beam as its guiding inspiration, the anthology also aspires to empower future generations of Black queer ...

Discover the wisdom of ancient African proverbs and their relevance to Black history and lives today. Learn how these proverbs can inspire and empower.

BEREA, Ohio -- Michelle Rankins, an award-winning poet, educator and creative professional, will present “We See You! Celebrating Black Women Writers” from 6 to 8 p.m. April 28 at the Cuyahoga ...

Hundreds of millions of poetic words have been written throughout history. Navigate your way into this beautiful art form with this list of the most famous poems ever written. What jumps into your ...

At a loss for words? Poetry expresses the feelings we struggle to convey. Open any poetry book for proof: You’ll find love poems for romantic moments, silly rhymes for kids and limericks for ...