Brandon Alexander Williams, aka Real [email protected], is a prolific and talented artist from Chicago who…
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‘Poetress’ Ernestine Johnson speaks words so truthful they kick you in the gut
Ernestine Johnson is a compelling actress and internationally recognized spoken word artist born and raised…
Poet and author Kondwani Fidel shares his journey
For some, it started with a video of substitute teacher spitting a powerful spoken-word about…
Nikki Skies is the masterful poet behind BET’s dramatic series ‘Rebel’
The BET series “Rebel“ has taken off like a rocket. The show, which debuted on…
Poet and Nobel Laureate Sir Derek Walcott dead at 87
Saint Lucian poet and playwright Sir Derek Alton Walcott, KCSL OBE OCC, has died. Walcott became the…
Discopoet Khari B talks poetry as a contact sport
Discopoet Khari B is a prominent boisterous voice in the artist community of Chicago. He…
Nikki Giovanni’s performance in Chicago
Photos by Melanie L. Brown Nikki Giovanni performed in Chicago on the stage with…
The talking drum: Dr. Haki Madhubuti discusses Black excellence
Make a list of the most influential cultural and community based Blacks in this country…
Maya Angelou to be honored with postal stamp
On Monday, Feb.23, the U.S. Postal Service announced that renowned author and poet Maya Angelou will…
Nikki Giovanni empowers black women in Detroit
World-renowned poet, writer, activist and educator Nikki Giovanni attended the Southfield Alumnae Chapter of Delta…