Born January 14, Dudley Randall was a poet and founder of Broadside Press, which published many works of poetry. He was also Detroit’s first Poet Laureate
His book: The Black Poets
Another book: Roses and Revolutions
A book about him: Wrestling With the Muse
Cornelius Eady, born January 7, is a poet and co-founder of Cave Canem, a network for African American poets.
Three of his works: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/230758/cornelius-eady
These books are written by poet, musician, and more Gil Scott-Heron.
Book 1: The Vulture by Gil Scott-Heron. Gil Scott-Heron’s first novel that he wrote at the age of 20.
Book 2: Now and Then by Gil Scott-Heron. His song lyrics/poems
Book 3: The Last Holiday A Memoir by Gil Scott-Heron
Askia M. Toure, poet, activist, and a leading voice in The Black Arts Movement, is April 20 Poet of the Day. Read more about this fascinating poet below.
Biography: http://biography.jrank.org/pages/2377/Tour-Askia.html
The History Makers: http://www.thehistorymakers.com/biography/askia-toure-41
Journal of Pan African Studies: http://www.jpanafrican.com/docs/vol5no7/5.67Askia.pdf
Videos: “A History of Civil Rights and the Black Arts Movement”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiTKQRfVu1Q; “Nubian Dawn: A Goddess Smiles”: https://vimeo.com/19921546; “Black Writers Museum”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyWFwuk1WUM; “Spit Fire Poetry Fest”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFwmsjiaHeU
April 18 Poet of the Day is Haki Madhubuti. Born Donald Luther Lee in Little Rock, Arkansas, be is poet, essayist, editor and educator. He cofounded, along with two others, Third World Press. Read more about this multitalented poet here:
Additional resources on Haki Madhubuti:
Poetry Foundation: http://www.poetryfoundation.org/bio/haki-madhubuti
African American Literature Book Club (AALBC): http://aalbc.com/authors/haki.htm
Third World Press: http://www.thirdworldpressbooks.com/
Black Past: http://www.blackpast.org/aah/madhubuti-haki-r-don-l-lee-1942
Interview on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss1ZwA9Zx9U
Speech given at Bethel AME Church in Baltimore, MD via YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfsfCzoitxQ
Al Young is April 16 Poet of the Day. He was born on May 31, 1939, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He later became Poet Laureate of California. Read about this interesting poet and novelist here:
Additional resources about Al Young:
Website: http://alyoung.org/
Poetry Foundation: http://www.poetryfoundation.org/bio/al-young
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6FbyDZjpXM
NPR: Al Young reads some of his poems: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89884635
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
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
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
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
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