“Anyone reading contemporary poetry – especially contemporary African-American poetry – will quickly see that race is an enduring subject. What some don’t realize is just how diverse the handling of that subject is. It’s as diverse as blackness.”

—Terrance Hayes

Taking a cue from Terrance Hayes, we invite you to immerse yourselves in the diverse handling of the topic of race by the following outstanding, award-winning poets as we continue to honor Black history: Continue reading →