Jacksonville celebrates 125th anniversary of 'Black National Anthem' and native sons
On this day 125 years ago the Black National Anthem was first performed, written by James Weldon Johnson and with music ...
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How revolutionary writer Essex Hemphill gave poetic voice to the Black Queer experience
New Directions Publishing Essex HemphillThe Great Storyteller 1957-1995 As a Black gay writer and activist, Essex Hemphill used words as a weapon, a ...
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Poetry to read in honor of Black History Month
With February being Black History Month, it’s important to reflect on and appreciate the rich cultural history that exists ...
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When This Brilliant Author Died, She Left Behind a Legacy of Grief, Haunting Poetry and Surprising Resilience
Modern accounts of Sylvia Plath’s renowned work and legacy seek to highlight the author’s resilience through a decade-long ...
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Why ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ sparks debate — and what its author, who lived in Great Barrington, really intended
The performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by Ledisi and a chorus of New Orleans students stirred audiences. It also ...
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The Most Romantic Poems of All Time and What They Mean
Throughout history, poets have captured the essence of love, desire, longing, and devotion in their verses. Romantic poetry ...
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Millions heard ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ at the Super Bowl. The song, written in Jax, is celebrating 125 years
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Celebrations are underway, marking the 125th anniversary of the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” It’s a ...
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‘He had a knack for cheering people up.’ Family remembers Olympia teen after tragic death
Avery Ping, 16, died at an Olympia hospital from a drug overdose after ingesting a fentanyl and methamphetamine mixture that ...
From fifth grade to the NFL, the Eagles’ Saquon Barkley has always given his Whitehall teachers gratitude
Barkley has consistently given shout-outs to his former teachers. And they have all echoed that the Eagles running back's ...
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BLAST FROM THE PAST: Week of Feb 5
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Education briefs: January 29
Harris, Franco lead LHS speech The High School speech team placed third out of 11 schools Saturday at the Rossville High School Invitational. Senior Brooke Harris and sophomore Madilie Franco both ...
40ish Houston artists under age 40ish: The next generation of creatives shaping the city's future
Meet the 47 artists, dancers, designers, choreographers, musicians, gallery owners from Montrose to the Museum District shaping Houston's creative future.