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Poet M’Reld Green discusses powerful women and the future of poetry
National Poetry Month is in full swing and wordsmiths from around the country are celebrating.…
Maya Angelou’s 90th birthday: 8 ways she blessed us
Dr. Maya Angelou was a renowned poet, author and teacher who touched the hearts of…
Toiné talks music, touching hearts and souls
Toiné is an artist who understands the power of the word and speaks deliberately to…
The Punany Poets creator Jessica Holter discusses ‘The Head Doctor’
Black erotic poetry is growing in popularity as more people of color are feeling free…
Millennial author Chandra Meadows scores big with ‘Black Girl Bloomin’
This millennial world is a much different landscape than the world those of us born…
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…
J. Ivy talks poetry and dealing with emotions
J. Ivy’s poetry has allowed him to travel the world. He has worked with the…
Nikki Giovanni recites her poetry in Chicago
Famous poet Nikki Giovanni performs in Chicago at the Promontory. She recites one of sexy poems…
Columbia University hosts legendary poet Sonia Sanchez’s ‘BaddDDD’ screening
Columbia University hosted the New York screening of BaddDDD on Sunday, Dec.13, 2015. The 90-minute…