Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Maya Angelou, an influential visual poet, and civil rights activist, remains a cornerstone in Black history. Her work inspires ...

It was the French historian Pierre Nora who coined the term lieux de mémoire – “sites of memory”. He meant to suggest that ...

A framed poster of a stamp depicting Langston Hughes, who wrote some of the best poems in American history. Poetry provides the perfect way to indulge in the escapism of reading without the commitment ...

In 1922, The New York Sun published a poem called “The History of Honey.” The Sun’s poetry editor at the time — our predecessor, Edmund Leamy (1890–1962) — received the poem in the mail and liked it ...

Hundreds of millions of poetic words have been written throughout history. Navigate your way into this beautiful art form with this list of the most famous poems ever written. What jumps into your ...

Poetry readings from members of The Griot Collective of West Tennessee, and a musical performance by Lonita Dickerson marked City Hall's second, weekly celebration of Black History Month on Friday ...

Newman follows her excellent fourth volume, Dear Editor, with a snappy collection that similarly relies on a unifying concept, but in this case the concept can get in the way. Whereas the previous ...

Throughout history, poets have captured the essence of love, desire, longing, and devotion in their verses. Romantic poetry transcends time, offering readers a glimpse into the depth of human emotions ...

When the film credits are about to roll, the same shot returns – and the boy keeps running his hand over the screen.

Maya Angelou, an influential visual poet, and civil rights activist, remains a cornerstone in Black history. Her work ...