Claude McKay, one of the most influential figures in the Harlem Renaissance, left behind a rich collection of poetry that ...

Myra Sklarew, a poet and teacher who found inspiration for her graceful, meditative verses in the natural world, her Jewish heritage and her early years working with rhesus monkeys at a research lab, ...

With the dawn of a ceasefire in Gaza, the writer reflects on collections by Palestinian poets that don’t lose sight of love ...

Definitely, respect is number one. And liking each other’s music, aside from how you create together—because you can say, “Oh ...

From jazz and comedy festivals to thought-provoking films and art showcases, February is packed with events that honor Oregon ...

Deep South, a small publisher with big influence, has expanded its website with easy-to-access information about its poets ...

The poet Maya Angelou remains beloved more than a decade after her death. Yet few lift up the power of her voice in the ...

Phillis Wheatley came to America on a slave ship, but soon became its first African-American poet with knowledge of Latin ans ...

The early 20th century was an era of dramatic social and political upheaval. Italian Futurism, embodied a love of speed and ...

Jean Toomer was a profound literary voice of the Harlem Renaissance and one of the most enigmatic poets of his time. Born in ...

Tadeusz Dąbrowski on stage at the Shakespeare Theatre in Gdansk, Poland.

Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals returns to the Smyrna Opera House on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 6:00 pm. Eleven student finalists from public, ...