Tag: poetry
Celebrated poet, author, and educator, Nikki Giovanni, has passed away at 81. Giovanni, whose poetry chronicled themes of race, identity, love, and social justice, died on December 9, 2024, at her home in Blacksburg, Virginia. She was surrounded by her partner, Virginia Fowler, and loved ones. Giovanni’s passing marks...
Poetry slam has often been lambasted in media as overdramatic and a bit silly, but it actually has great value as a form of self-expression. Slam poetry, or spoken-word poetry, is contemporary poetry meant to be recited aloud with emotional drive. It often focuses on political issues or personal...
Instagram poetry is an unlikely phenomenon that happened with the rise of this social platform. Even though Instagram was (and still largely is) a platform for beautiful photos, young poets found their way to a big following and they don't intend to stop. It all started with Rupi Kaur,...
