Haki Madhubuti, poet, author of numerous books and founder of Third World Press celebrated his 84th birthday yesterday, February 23. To read more about this phenomenal man, click here.
Here are just a few of his works.
365 Black Books Ishmael Reed Monday
Ishmael Reed was born February 22 and is a poet, novelist, essayist, playwright, songwriter, public media commentator, lecturer and publisher. He has written more than 40 books, a few posted below. Read more about Ishmael Reed here.
365 Black Books Audre Lorde Saturday
Audre Lorde, feminist, poet, professor was born on February 18. She passed away in 1992. Read more about Lorde’s work and legacy here.
A few of her many works:
365 Black Books Dudley Randall Wednesday
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
365 Black Books Cornelius Eady Sunday
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
365 Black Books Throwback Thursday
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
April 20 Poet of the Day: Askia M. Toure
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: Haki Madhubuti
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
April 16 Poet of the Day: Al Young
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: 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
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