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Poetry

Acclaimed poet and activist Nikki Giovanni dies at 81

  • Dec 10, 2024

Florida school removes Amanda Gorman's poem from Biden's inauguration

  • May 24, 2023

1st-ever Chicago poet laureate melds language with music, visual arts

  • Apr 30, 2023
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Andy Grammer takes a deeper look at society's relationship with money

  • Apr 14, 2023

Chicago accepting nominations for Poet Laureate

  • Jan 5, 2023

'1919' by Steppenwolf looks back at one of Chicago's darkest summers

  • Oct 15, 2022

Amanda Gorman releases new poem -- 'New Day's Lyric'

  • Jan 3, 2022

How Indigenous spoken word artist honors heritage through storytelling

  • Nov 23, 2021

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A 12-year-old poet laureate embraces a new role -- book author

  • Jul 22
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Chicago accepting nominations for Poet Laureate

  • Jan 5, 2023
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Chicago's spray-painting poet brings positivity to the streets

  • Dec 12, 2022
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The Healing WELL provides unique wellness opportunities for Tenderloin community

  • Jan 18, 2022
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'Brown Girl, Brown Girl' poem goes viral after Kamala Harris becomes VP, inspiring young girls

  • Feb 16, 2021
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Grandmother of poet Amanda Gorman reacts to inauguration recital

  • Jan 21, 2021
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Brooklyn students' poem celebrating Vice President-elect Kamala Harris goes viral

  • Nov 16, 2020
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Chicago Shakespeare Theater's free educational program teaches students how to perform plays from home

  • Apr 23, 2020

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Poet Amanda Gorman says she was tailed by guard on her walk home who thought of her as 'threat'

The 22-year-old said she was walking to her apartment when a guard followed her, assuming she was a threat.

  • Mar 6, 2021

Chicago English teacher inspires students with Amanda Gorman poetry

Chicago English teacher Rory Dolan is teaching his students about Black female poets. The latest poet in his curriculum is Amanda Gorman.

  • Feb 26, 2021
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Teen unveils painting of Biden inauguration star poet Amanda Gorman

Tyler Gordon has gone viral for his portraits of President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Jennifer Lopez. His newest painting features 2021 inauguration star Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman.

  • Jan 26, 2021

Amanda Gorman's performance thrills young Chicago poets

"She's shed a light on poetry and spoken word."

  • Jan 22, 2021

Lin-Manuel Miranda surprises inaugural poet Amanda Gorman with message during 'Good Morning America' interview

The day after inaugural poet Amanda Gorman awestruck the nation with words of devastation and triumph, the 22-year-old writer and activist said she feels "amazing."

  • Jan 21, 2021