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May 11, 2011
Despite preceding outrage over "controversial" performers in the talented lineup, the president and first lady's celebration of American poetry went off smoothly. Snap, snap!
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April 4, 2011
Celebrate National Poetry Month and the famed poet's 83rd birthday with this collection of poems and photographs.
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by Nicole Moore onJuly 26, 2010
The Root talked to the acclaimed poet during the Harlem Book Fair about the future of African-American literature, what she's reading now and more.
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November 19, 2009
A selection of new titles by real poets.
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