On the table in my room, cigarettes, knife, notebook, 7 P.M. I sit down to write so my head don’t blow up. Perhaps you know ...

Spoken-word poets in Cameroon are using their art form to help communities cope with traumas left by the ongoing civil war.

Missouri poets might find their ears burning over the next two months, with nominations now open for the state's next poet ...

Beyond serving exceptional beverages, Splitlog has established itself as a genuine community hub in Kansas City. The café regularly hosts events bringing locals together, from casual coffee tastings ...

Whether you’re into music, art, food, or adventure, Nashville has plenty of date options that cater to Black couples.

Author Joseph Bruchac shares a poem about a bumblebee and how taking the time to listen to the natural world led him to it.

CCP is giving most of the fan blood to the Blood Bank of Iceland, while keeping some to write a calfskin illuminated ...

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Watkins explained that as a creator and enjoyer of poetry, being able to see the connection between artists who often create in solitude allows for a deeper understanding of the struggle of the artist ...

For 20 years, teens from around the country have come to Washington, D.C. to compete in the national Poetry Out Loud finals.

By Scott Gelman Click here for updates on this story WASHINGTON, DC ( WTOP News, WTOP) — Usually reserved and keeping to himself, Tomar became intrigued when volunteers brought a keyboard into the D.C ...

The word love is elusive, a noun without context. However, its verb form, "loving," is more than the thing. It invokes poetry ...