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Maya Angelou’s “Still I Rise” Poem Speaks to the Experience of Black Women
The Oprah Magazine via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMaya Angelou's "Still I Rise" poem remains an anthem for the oppressed's struggle against the...
All's fair in love and poetry? How to write a poem (with a little help from Taylor Swift)
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 month agoWill Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album “The Tortured Poets Department” usher in a new era of poetry...
10 Famous Poets Who Left an Indelible Mark on Literature
Biography via Yahoo News· 8 months ago10 Famous PoetsGetty Images Starting in ancient times and continuing through the modern age, poetry...
Memories of ‘The Wiz,’ and coming of age inspire this award-winning poetry collection
Kansas City Star via Yahoo News· 3 months agoTaylor Byas never cared much about “The Wizard of Oz,” but she has always loved “The Wiz.” Still, it...
Poems of family, abuse, journeys and love speak to readers in our Kansas City book club
Kansas City Star via Yahoo News· 1 month agoHere’s what readers thought of “I Done Clicked My Heels Three Times” by Taylor Byas, the latest...
How do you tackle stigmas around mental health? Poetry, says one high school student
Green Bay Press-Gazette via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAPPLETON - Mya Koffie is no stranger to difficult subjects, but it’s in the writing of poems she...
Student Voices: Who has influenced the goals of these 6 Shore teens? You may be surprised
App.com | Asbury Park Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoEditor's note: The following essays are winners of the Asbury Park Student Voices contest. The...
Don't be adverse to verse: April is national poetry month at the library
The Abilene Reporter-News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoNovels may reign as queen of literary formats, but poetry has maintained its status as a higher form...
Phenomenal woman, that's Stacey Abrams
Savannah Morning News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThis week's edition of The 912 highlights Stacey Abrams' continuous fight for Georgia and features chef Evonne Phillips. "Phenomenal Woman" is my...
16 Romantic Quotes and Messages from Her to Him (on Valentine’s Day or Any Day)
Woman's World via Yahoo News· 1 year agoLove is a glorious thing, but sustaining a strong and healthy relationship over time is something...