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In the 1920’s, creative and intellectual life thrived within African American communities in the North and Midwest, but nowhere more so than in Harlem. It was a time nothing short of marvelous - a phenomenon. This three-mile, New York City neighborhood swarmed with black writers, poets, artists, and musicians. Black-owned businesses, from newspapers, publishing houses, nightclubs, and theaters helped complete the neighborhood’s scene. Some of the most important literary and a

Last year during award season, celebrated author Stephen King tweeted “...I would never consider diversity in matters of art. Only quality. It seems to me that to do otherwise would be wrong.” He continued, “those judging creative excellence should be blind to questions of race, gender or sexual orientation.” King’s comment was and still is an epic failure. He misses two important facts. One is that diversity matters and it especially matters because racialized identities are

February is the time when the accomplishments of prominent black people are highlighted and celebrated. It’s a time to reflect and honor who we are and where we came from. With all the racial injustice and unrest happening in our country, some White people may be wondering if they should do anything in regards to Black History Month. Then there are White people that ask why is there a Black History Month anyway. Understand this: School textbooks presented whitewashed history

I always have a notebook and pen resting in my lap, while on long road trips. I anticipate seeing or hearing something that will spark my imagination. Patiently, I wait for it. Observation can be an extraordinary tool in creating poetry but you have to allow it to take its course. I can't even tell you what state I was in or how long I had endured being a passenger. What I do know is that we came upon tall, dark trees standing in a body of water. It was breathtaking. The elem