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