Black History Month traces back to 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. In that pivotal year, Carter G. Woodson and Jesse E. Moorland founded ...

This legacy makes her poems a rich resource for teaching kids about Black history. Angelou’s poetry, characterized by its unique rhythm and powerful imagery can be a gateway to understanding the ...

The Detroit Lions and Joel Fluent Greene created a spoken word poem to honor Black History Month. The Detroit Lions Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging council hosted their first Black History ...

In honor of Black History Month, The Crimson’s Arts Board reflected on some of their favorite poems written by Black authors. Whether discovered as an online post or as part of a course ...

For Black History Month, Blue Peter commissioned some special poems by black spoken word artists to celebrate black history and to take action and work together to build a better future for people ...

Due to these heart-wrenching times, here are two Scriptures. Psalm 5:4-5 says, "For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you, evil people are not welcome. The arrogant cannot ...

MADISON, Wis. -- Dr. Fabu Phillis Carter is Madison's first African American Poet Laureate. She held that role from 2008 to 2012. The African American scholar received her last degree from the ...