black poets

An illustration of Here is the Sweet Hand, a book of francine j. harris's poems.

‘Here is the Sweet Hand’ Carries Unparalleled Poetic Merit and Importance

Isabelle Juan, Truman State University

This poetry collection by francine j. harris is a challenging work that contends with race, society and loneliness.…

April 26, 2021

An illustration of Amanda Gorman speaking at the presidential inauguration ceremony in an article about her accomplishments. (Illustration by Lucas DeJesus, Montserrat College of Art)

Amanda Gorman Provides Inspiration to Aspiring Young Poets Everywhere

Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University

Take a glimpse at the accomplishments of this talented young woman who overcame a speech disorder and went on to shape the future for creative writers.…

February 19, 2021

in an article about Black poetry, an excerpt from Terrance Hayes' poetry collect "American Sonnets For My Past and Future Assassin"

3 Collections of Contemporary Black Poetry Perfect for the World Today

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

These works confront America’s deeply racist history and present, and at the same time, explore healing, accompanied by bursts of joy, light and love.…

November 23, 2020

Audre Lorde Is a Literary Heroine Everyone Should Know

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

She’s the definition of a bad--s woman born before her time who championed intersectionality and womanism in her poetry, essays and other writings.…

January 15, 2020