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The Poetry Foundation recognizes the power of words to transform lives and works to amplify poetry and celebrate poets by fostering spaces for all to create, experience, and share poetry. (Pictured: Haki Madhubuti and Ydalmi Noriega [Left] - Courtesy of the Poetry Foundation)

PRESS ROOM: Iconic Writers Honored at the Poetry Foundation’s 2022 Pegasus Awards

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “It is a gift that we at the Poetry Foundation can recognize this diverse, dynamic group of artists. This year’s Pegasus Award winners...

“Poetry shows us the way forward, and there is no poetry without the imagination and talent of those behind the pen,” said Poetry Foundation president, Michelle T. Boone.

Black History4 years ago

PRESS ROOM: Poetry Foundation Makes History Honoring 2022 Pegasus Awardees

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We’re celebrating 110 years of Poetry magazine this year and approaching 20 years of the Poetry Foundation in 2023. We wanted to do...

Sharif El-Mekki admits that how he speaks to students today is influenced by his experience as a child. “Almost every day, I have freedom songs playing in my head when I’m engaging with students.”

Black History7 years ago

Profile in Education Equity: Sharif El-Mekki

NNPA NEWSWIRE — El-Mekki is answering his own “nation building” call. In May, he announced that after 11 years as Shoemaker’s principal and 26 years of...

Black History7 years ago

FILM REVIEW: Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “When she helped school her white editors on the power of her works and viewpoints on African American culture and experiences, she faced...