Sugar Hill Gang hit the airwaves, Black poet Paul Laurence Dunbar was crafting verses that could rival the best of them.

Maya Angelou poem, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Thinking about what I would write in this column about the importance of ...

Maya Angelou’s books are more than autobiographies—they are living histories that connect past struggles to present realities ...

From Maya Angelou to Zadie Smith, five books by Black authors to read this February, as recommended by the Michigan Daily ...

In rural Madhya Pradesh, survivors of sexual and caste-based violence are taking control of their narratives through Freeda ...

Few individuals have left an impact as great as Maya Angelou across so many sectors. Best known for her autobiographical ...

Dunbar also penned one of the most iconic phrases in Black literature – “I know why the caged bird sings” – his poem ...

The Matagorda County Museum is featuring two exhibits: one highlighting Black History Month and the other showcasing the ...

Since 1976, every February has marked the start of Black History Month. The month is celebrated throughout the United States, and it recognizes Black Americans’ vital role in the country. Literature ...

Maya Angelou, an influential visual poet, and civil rights activist, remains a cornerstone in Black history. Her work inspires courage, resilience, and to be proud of your culture. This legacy makes ...

The words of these Black poets cut to the core of the human experience and the realities of being Black in America ...

"Joyful Solidarity," featuring Violinist Sirena Huang, is a Co-Production with the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis.