Langston Hughes is one of the most prolific yet most underrated American poets of all time. He was the first Black writer and poet to make his living through his words. He led the Harlem Renaissance, ...

Maya Angelou, an influential visual poet, and civil rights activist, remains a cornerstone in Black history. Her work inspires courage, resilience, and to be proud of your culture. This legacy makes ...

October 17, 2025, is black poetry day. In fact, it's the 40th anniversary of when it began in 1985 to honor Jupiter Hammon.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As she stands before crowds to perform her poems, Rhea Carmon uses her voice to create spaces for conversations on current issues of social change and justice. It’s through ...

A Windsor High School junior will take his demanding stage presence to a national audience, performing poetry that speaks to his identity as a person of color. “I am the Smoke King. I am Black,” ...

Waynesboro Public Schools will host an African-American read-in event on Sunday, Feb. 9. The event will feature musical and keynote speakers, as well as student presentations. The event celebrates ...