Minneapolis’ Danez Smith looks to Langston Hughes and Andre 3000 in trying to write one great poem
You can read Minneapolis poet Danez Smith’s work in two new books or, if you happen to be in New York, on subway walls.
19 Black Poets Whose Work Will Move and Inspire You
The words of these Black poets cut to the core of the human experience and the realities of being Black in America ...
Revisiting the Harlem Renaissance
This year, a team of Times journalists marked the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance with a series examining its ...
10 Powerful Langston Hughes Poems Everyone Needs to Read
Langston Hughes poems guaranteed to move you Langston Hughes is one of the most prolific yet most underrated American poets ...
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Italian Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Focusing on the centuries when Italy led Western art and literature, i.e. the late Middle Ages and Renaissance, it adopts a cross-disciplinary approach combining the study of texts, images, music, and ...
A Guide To Black-Owned Harlem: What To Do And Where To Go This Fall
The culturally rich NYC borough offers a wealth of interesting eateries, art and entertainment all-year long, but it's ...
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Carolina Renaissance Festival Reigns
HUNTERSVILLE, NC – A very special weekend is approaching at the Renaissance Festival. The Celtic Music weekend kicks off on Saturday, November 2nd. Special guest musicians Magnus & Maggie join ...
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4-year-old Harlem boy's death raises questions about child services' response
NEW YORK — It's been nearly two weeks since the death of a 4-year-old boy in Harlem, and we're no closer to finding out what really happened. Sources say the family was on the radar of the city ...
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A Poem Hitches a Ride on a Rocket, to Infinity and Beyond
NASA and the U.S. Poet Laureate may not be obvious collaborators, but a Jupiter-bound mission helped them find common ground. NASA and the U.S. Poet Laureate may not be obvious collaborators, but ...