His poetry, often simple yet profoundly evocative, captures the essence of the African American experience and, by extension, ...

Explore the powerful poetry of former New America Fellows Sarah Kay and Clint Smith, reflecting on culture and the transformative power of words.

Angelou’s poetry, characterized by its unique rhythm and powerful imagery can be a gateway to understanding the struggles and triumphs of Black America throughout history through Angelou’s ...

First of all, it wasn't even initially part of the Statue of Liberty. The statue was built in the 1870s and 1880s. The poem ...