Her poems often reflect the struggles and experiences of black women. They address themes of racism, discrimination, and the fight for equality. Through her poetry, Angelou delves into the painful ...
While Royce says many of his classmates also shared “wonderful poems” about racism and bias, he’s glad the sudden attention has given him the opportunity to share what he thinks is an ...
Written in standard English, the poem examines the façade that oppressed people must adopt to navigate a society steeped in ...
Associate editor for The Prospect Natalia Diaz reviews Monica Youn’s recent poetry reading, detailing her accomplishments and the experiences that contributed to the writing of the poetry collections.