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A Legacy Too Often Overlooked Margaret Walker stands among the most influential but under-recognized poets of the Civil Rights era....
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Poetry has always been a mirror for the world and a medicine for the soul. When life shifts without warning,...
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By Phoenix KabaliSongs of the Shadows, Intellectual Ink Magazine Issue 30 Poet Louie B. has built a body of work...
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Publishing poetry in literary journals can feel mysterious, even intimidating. But at its core, submitting work is less about cracking...
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Narrative poetry is the art of storytelling carried through rhythm and line. Unlike purely lyrical verse, which often lingers in...
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Poetry as Witness We are used to thinking of history as something stored in textbooks, carved into monuments, or sealed...
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#PoeticThursday Nikki Giovanni’s voice has always stood at the crossroads of passion, protest, and profound truth. This week, we spotlight...
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Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872–1906) was a literary trailblazer, becoming one of the first African American poets to gain national and...
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Across the U.S. and beyond, the title of poet laureate carries both honor and responsibility. These literary ambassadors don’t just...
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When most people think of the Harlem Renaissance, names like Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Claude McKay dominate the...
