Georgia Tech professor Brittney Boykin is headed to the Grammys with compositions inspired by Black poetry featured on two ...

Charleston, Columbia and Greenville, SC, honored the life of Black poet Phillis Wheatley on Jan. 30 with a commemorative USPS stamp and a day in her honor.

Paul Laurence Dunbar became the first Black writer to earn international acclaim through his poetry, essays and musical ...

The Indianapolis Recorder is inviting local students to participate in our Black History Month Student Poetry and Essay ...

A guide to Black History Month events in Houston, including museum exhibits, festivals, workshops and story times and ...

"Expressions of Strength" and "Grandma's Walls" are the latest exhibitions unveiled at Lancaster Art Vault.

Dr. Ismaili is revered for her work and involvement in the Black Arts Movement, centered in the Lower East Side in the 1950s to 1970s.

LSU Shreveport hosted a celebration of African-American icons Tuesday at the University Center Theatre, drawing community members and students for an afternoon of music, poetry and theatrical ...

If you ever find yourself in need of a poem, I've got great news for you: Dial-A-Poem is back! These days, the arts of all ...

What a great way to start a new literary year. Six poets laureate from across Minnesota will participate Thursday in the ...

Culture / The origins of the Before Columbus Foundation. Ishmael Reed In New York during the 1960s, I came under the influence of Black cultural nationalists, such as Askia Touré, the founder of the ...

It's a celebration of the written word, with poets, authors, comedians, commentators and artists all ready to talk about ...