Poetry

Nicki Minaj Reciting Maya Angelou's Poem 'Still I Rise' Will Give You Life

Minaj carries on Angelou's legacy, and it's nothing short of badass!
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Powerful Video Reveals What No One Tells You About Sexual Assault

"It happened to me, but I am not alone."
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9 Fantastic Poets Who Really Love The Internet

When tweeting meets the art of verse.
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7 Deeply Spiritual Moments In Mary Oliver’s New Book Of Poems

"Prayers fly from all directions."
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This Poet Unapologetically Rejects The Stereotypes Black Women Face

"Black woman is told... that her melanin and estrogen cancel out the human in her DNA."
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This Is The Greatest Poet You've Likely Never Heard Of

She died at age 107, just weeks before her first book of poems was published. Hear celebrities read from it in NY this Thursday.
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17 Micropoems To Give Your Soul A Lift In No Time

Take a Twitter poetry break in honor of National Poetry Day!
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Poet Passionately Explains Why Ebonics Is The Backbone Of Black Culture

"The native tongue to the underrepresented black American."
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When A Pseudonym Is Not Just A Pseudonym: The Case Of Yi-Fen Chou

Why is this pen name different from other pen names? Well, let's talk about systematic oppression and cultural appropriation for a sec.
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Yes, One Book Can Change Your Life, Even In Prison

A book of black poetry slides under a cell door in solitary confinement. And it changes everything.
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