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Notable African Americans who helped change the world
At age 6, Bridges embarked on a historic walk to school as the first African American ... progress made by Black women. She served as vice president. Hughes was an American poet, social activist ...
South African poetry has a new digital archive – what’s behind the project
Deep South, a small publisher with big influence, has expanded its website with easy-to-access information about its poets ...
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Saluting poet laureate Amanda Gorman for Black History Month
February is Black History Month and KTBS 3/KPXJ CW 21 continue to salute the contributions of African Americans in labor with ...
Abilene poet shares from upcoming book on the African American experience
ACU's Dr. Steven Moore presents readings from his soon-to-be released poetry book 'The Horizon never forgets' at the ...
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Abilene poet shares from upcoming book on his lived experience as a black man in America
On Tuesday evening, Abilene Christian University professor and prolific poet Dr. Steven Moore presented readings from his ...
Poetry Rising features visual artists, music, writings – and of course poetry – as part of Black History Month
For Stephen Pitters, it’s all about evolution. In 1985, he started the Spokane Open Poetry Association. When that ran its ...
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George the Poet becomes patron of black-led charity
SPOKEN-WORD artist George The Poet has become the patron of a black-led charity “making the poetic voice heard in political conversations.” In his new role, the 34-year-old will perform at key events ...
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7 Historical Black Female Athletes Who Inspire Future Generations
Here are a few historical Black female athletes who reshaped the landscape and inspired generations to pursue their greatest potential. Flo Hyman Photo credit: Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images ...
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Malta’s first female poet Mary Mejlak (1905-1975)
Mejlak was one such person and, for some decades of the 21st century, she maintained the title of Malta’s first female poet. Mejlak was born on January 5, 1905. She was the second child among ...