As their biography on their website explains, “Danez Smith is a Black, queer, poz writer & performer from St. Paul, MN.” Their most recent poetry collection, Don’t Call Us Dead (2017) was a finalist for the National Book Award. This […]
~from Katie Haggstrom Great poets have a way with words. To help you with your Monday, we’ve found some inspiring quotes from poets. “Poetry is a matter of life, not just a matter of language.” -Lucille Clifton “We all […]
Today’s poem comes from Joy Harjo. She was born in Oklahoma and received her MFA from the Iowa Writers Workshop in 1978. She is part of the Mvskoke/Creek Nation, an identity that is also reflected in her poetry, including her […]
To kick off the last week of Women’s History Month, we’ve compiled a list of quotes about writing from women writers. Everyone has something worth saying, and writing is a powerful way to spread that voice and create a space […]
“A woman is like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” -Eleanor Roosevelt “I hate to hear you talk about all women as if they were fine ladies instead […]
In light of this year’s Women’s History month theme, “Nevertheless She Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination Against Women,” we found some powerful quotes about persistence we wanted to share with you, to offer you some motivation […]
Author Jesmyn Ward is making waves with her third novel, Sing, Unburied, Sing, which was just released in 2017. This novel won the National Book Award, making Ward the first woman to win not one, but two National Book Awards […]
~from Katie Haggstrom Even as college students, it’s still fun to read young adult novels. We’ve found some classic and some new must-read young adult novels, all featuring African American authors. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. This book […]
“Don’t let fear keep you quiet. You have a voice so use it. Speak up. Raise your hands. Shout your answers. Make yourself heard. Whatever it takes, just find your voice, and when you do, fill the damn silence.” -Meredith […]
Poetry is the lifeblood of rebellion, revolution, and the raising of consciousness. ~Alice Walker Need something to read this weekend? We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite poetry collections by Black poets and authors. Phillis Wheatley, Complete […]
