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Black Literature

Janet Cheatham Bell Reflects on Black Quotations — Video Janet Cheatham Bell Reflects on Black Quotations See Story

Etheridge Knight Interview: The Origins of Poetry — Video Etheridge Knight Interview: The Origins of Poetry See Story

The Poet’s Process: “Circling the Daughter” — Photo Gallery The Poet’s Process: “Circling the Daughter” See Story

The Impact of Etheridge Knight — Photo Gallery The Impact of Etheridge Knight See Story

Januarie York on Her Inspiration To Write Poetry — Audio Januarie York on Her Inspiration To Write Poetry See Story

Etheridge Knight Sings “Willow Weep for Me” — Video Etheridge Knight Sings “Willow Weep for Me” See Story

Trophy Case: Mari Evans — 3D Artifact Trophy Case: Mari Evans See Story

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