Roxane Gay, the New York Times bestselling author and noted scholar, is the City College of New York's 2025 Langston Hughes ...

Trotwood resident Jameelah Ricks gave up the paralegal profession in 2022 to become a full-time poet, writer and entrepreneur.

One book that echoes the themes explored in Langston Hughes's poetry is The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois. This ...

Claude McKay, one of the most influential figures in the Harlem Renaissance, left behind a rich collection of poetry that ...

Her long-unpublished novel was the culmination of a years-long fascination. What does it reveal about her fraught views on ...

Featuring free classical music performances, poetry walks, historical discussions and even a 'drunk history' comedy show, ...

Barry Michael Cooper, a pioneering journalist and screenwriter, died on Tuesday, Jan. 21, in Baltimore, Md., at 66.

Seven Negro Sermons in Verse” is a book of poetry born again as a theatrical production, a Christian musical with a 50-member ...

A showcase of teens’ talent and creativity includes flower silhouettes, neon acrylic artwork inspired by the artist Derrick ...

Rhode Island’s Black History Month kicks off with the 30th annual Langston Hughes Community Poetry Reading on February 2. The event runs from 1-3 p.m. at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) ...

This year marks Shadow Lounge’s 25th anniversary, and its legacy lives on despite being closed for over 10 years.