KRLemmons African American Biography, African American Poetry, Resources

April 15 Poet of the Day: E. Ethelbert Miller

April 15 Poet of the Day is E. Ethelbert Miller.  He is described as a “literary activist.”  Read more about this poet and educator here:

E. Ethelbert Miller’s blog: http://eethelbertmiller1.blogspot.com/

Poets.Org: http://www.poets.org/poet.php/prmPID/485                                                                 Poem “Postcards” by Miller: http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/23888

Poetry Foundation: http://www.poetryfoundation.org/bio/e-ethelbert-miller

Library of Congress Interview: http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=3293

History Makers: http://www.thehistorymakers.com/biography/e-ethelbert-miller-41

KRLemmons African American Biography, African American Poetry, Resources

April 14 Poet of the Day: June Jordan

June Jordan is April 14 Poet of the Day.  A poet, political activist, essayist, playwright, novelist, and educator, June Jordan wrote about many social issues.  Read about this prolific writer here:

Additional resources about June Jordan:

Poets.Org: http://www.poets.org/poet.php/prmPID/65

June Jordan Poem “The Talking Back of Miss Valentine Jones: Poem #one on Poets.Org: http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/15562

Poetry Foundation: http://www.poetryfoundation.org/bio/june-jordan

Biography: http://www.biography.com/people/june-jordan-9358043#awesm=~oBtflHFC7abdAy

Voices From the Gaps: http://voices.cla.umn.edu/artistpages/jordanJune.php

Democracy Now: http://www.democracynow.org/2003/11/19/from_the_persian_gulf_to_the

YouTube videos: A Poem About My Rights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUSTxhYu7-4

June Jordan Radcliffe Institute: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-Y8-SM7aUA

PennSound: http://writing.upenn.edu/pennsound/x/Jordan.php

KRLemmons African American Biography, African American Poetry, Resources

April 13 Poet of the Day: Etheridge Knight

April 13 Poet of the Day is Etheridge Knight, who wrote poems while in prison.  Read more about this fascinating poet here:

Additional resources on Etheridge Knight:

Poets.Org: http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/15411

Poetry readings: http://writing.upenn.edu/pennsound/x/Knight.php

Black Past: http://www.blackpast.org/aah/knight-etheridge-1931-1991

Library of Congress: http://www.loc.gov/poetry/media/avfiles/EtheridgeKnight.ram

KRLemmons African American Biography, African American Poetry, Resources

April 12 Poet of the Day: Margaret Walker

Margaret Abigail Walker is April 12 Poet of the Day, Best known for her poem, “For My People” and her novel, “Jubilee”, this fascinating woman was the daugher of a Methodist minister and an educator.  Read more about this fascinating writer here:

Reading of the poem, “For My People”:http://www.loc.gov/poetry/poetry-of-america/american-identity/nikkyfinney-margaretwalker.html

Voices From the Gap: http://voices.cla.umn.edu/artistpages/alexanderMargaret.php

Poetry Foundation: http://www.poetryfoundation.org/bio/margaret-walker

KRLemmons African American Biography, African American Poetry, Lesson Plans, Resources

April 11 Poet of the Day: Robert Hayden

Robert Hayden is April 11 Poet of the Day.  He is best known for the poems, “Those Winter Sundays” and “Middle Passage.”  Read about this Detroit born, prolific poet    here:

Additional resources on Robert Hayden:

Poets.Org: http://www.poets.org/poet.php/prmPID/196

NPR: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=208946759

C-SPAN: http://www.c-span.org/video/?315905-1/life-robert-hayden

Teacher Resources and Lesson Plans:

PBS: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/foolingwithwords/lesson2.html

Edsitement: http://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plan/analyzing-poetic-devices-robert-haydens-those-winter-sundays-and-theodore-roethkes-my-pa

Shmoop: http://www.shmoop.com/those-winter-sundays/ (may need to register to access all the resources)

KRLemmons African American Poetry, Resources

April 8 Poet of the Day: Angelina Grimke Weld

April 8 Poet of the Day is Angelina Grimke Weld, was one of 14 children.  She was an abolitionist,  lecturer and advocate for women’s rights.  Read more about this pioneer woman here:

More information about Angeline Grimke Weld:

Poets.Org: http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/23837?utm_source=PAD%3A+El+Beso+by+Angelina+Weld+Grimk%C3%A9&utm_campaign=poemaday_011114&utm_medium=email

National Women’s Hall of Fame: http://www.greatwomen.org/women-of-the-hall/search-the-hall/details/2/68-weld

The Black Past: http://www.blackpast.org/aah/grimke-angelina-weld-1880-1958

Speech at Pennsylvania Hall, PBS: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4h2939t.html

KRLemmons African American Biography, African American Poetry, Resources

April 7 Poet of the Day: Claude McKay

April 7 Poet of the Day is also a novelist, Claude McKay.  He was best known for his poem “If We Must Die.”  For more information about this poet, click here:

Additional resources on Claude McKay

Poets.Org: http://www.poets.org/poet.php/prmPID/25

The Poetry Foundation: http://www.poetryfoundation.org/bio/claude-mckay

History Matters, “If We Must Die”: http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5130/

Teacher Resource from Shmoop: http://www.shmoop.com/if-we-must-die/ (may need to register to access entire resource)

Teacher Resource from Annenberg Learner: http://www.learner.org/amerpass/unit10/authors-5.html

The Black Past: http://www.blackpast.org/aah/mckay-claude-1889-1948

 

KRLemmons African American Biography, African American Poetry, Resources

April 6 Poet of the Day: Alice Dunbar Nelson

April  Poet of the Day is Alice Dunbar Nelson.  In addition to writing poems, Alice Dunbar Nelson also wrote stories and essays.  Read about this amazing writer here:

Additional resources:

National Park Service: http://www.nps.gov/daav/historyculture/aliceruthmooredunbarslifestory.htm

Poets.Org: http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/22668

Modern American Poetry: http://www.english.illinois.edu/maps/poets/a_f/dunbar-nelson/dunbar-nelson.htm

Voices from the Gaps: http://voices.cla.umn.edu/artistpages/nelsonAlice.php

 

KRLemmons African American Biography, African American Poetry, Resources

April 5 Poet of the Day: William Stanley Braithwaite

William Stanley Braithwaite is April 5 Poet of the Day.  Born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1878, Braithwaite was one of five children.  Read about this interesting poet and critic here:

Black Past: http://www.blackpast.org/aah/braithwaite-william-stanley-beaumont-1878-1962

Poetry Foundation:http://www.poetryfoundation.org/bio/william-stanley-braithwaite

Answers:http://www.answers.com/topic/william-stanley-braithwaite

Poets.Org: http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/23726