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The words of these Black poets cut to the core of the human experience and the realities of being Black in America ...

Massachusetts was one of only three states without a poet laureate, according to the Library of Congress, joined by New ...

March 21st is World Poetry Day, a day to celebrate the beauty and power of words. This special occasion shines a spotlight on ...

Governor Healey signed an executive order on Monday creating Massachusett’s first poet laureate role in history.

Boston kicked off Black History Month on Monday. Mayor Wu and Governor Healey held celebrations in the city full of song, ...

California is marking Black History Month with several events that celebrate the contributions of Black Americans throughout ...

Johnstown Women of Influence will celebrate Black History Month and honor educator Claudia B. Jones with its "Night of Prose and Poetry" from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Flood ...

If you get bored in February, it’s your own fault. Just about every day and evening of February at East Tennessee State ...

Over the centuries, poets have often used ancient Greece as their "muse," resulting in some of the most magnificent poems ever written.

The path toward equity in Austin education is long and fraught. Efforts to create fair learning opportunities for all ...

In their new collections, Jazz Money and Elfie Shiosaki tackle pressing themes of time, respect and resistance.