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Nikki Giovanni, Poet Who Wrote of Black Joy, Dies at 81

Nikki Giovanni, iconic poet and activist, died at 81 from lung cancer complications, leaving a legacy in literature and civil rights.

Benjamin Zephaniah: for him, poetry was all about communication

Benjamin Zephaniah, a poet, writer, musician, and activist, has passed away at the age of 65.
Zephaniah's work was known for its irreverence, political commentary, and social activism.

Benjamin Zephaniah was a trailblazer. He broke every glass ceiling going | Lemn Sissay

Benjamin Zephaniah was a poet and activist who overcame dyslexia and became a prominent figure in the literary world.
Zephaniah used his poetry as a means of expression and to advocate for justice, often addressing issues of racism and police brutality.

Nikki Giovanni, Poet Who Wrote of Black Joy, Dies at 81

Nikki Giovanni, iconic poet and activist, died at 81 from lung cancer complications, leaving a legacy in literature and civil rights.

Benjamin Zephaniah: for him, poetry was all about communication

Benjamin Zephaniah, a poet, writer, musician, and activist, has passed away at the age of 65.
Zephaniah's work was known for its irreverence, political commentary, and social activism.

Benjamin Zephaniah was a trailblazer. He broke every glass ceiling going | Lemn Sissay

Benjamin Zephaniah was a poet and activist who overcame dyslexia and became a prominent figure in the literary world.
Zephaniah used his poetry as a means of expression and to advocate for justice, often addressing issues of racism and police brutality.
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The poetry in Jean Cocteau's visual art celebrated in Venice exhibition

Jean Cocteau's work was influenced by his background as a poet, manifesting in various art forms like film, drawings, paintings, and ceramics.

Alan Brownjohn obituary

Alan Brownjohn was a prolific poet and novelist, known for his emotionally astute and wittily rendered character dissections.
Brownjohn was a diligent campaigner for poetry, serving as the chairman of the Poetry Society and contributing significantly to the literary world.

The Holiday Crossword: Friday, December 29, 2023

Today's theme: 2023 in news and politics.
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Natan Last is an immigration advocate and a poet, and is writing a forthcoming book about crosswords.

Benjamin Zephaniah, pioneering poet and Peaky Blinders star, dies aged 65

British writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah has died at the age of 65 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Zephaniah was known for using humor and wit to address political injustices and his works on refugees and healthy eating.

The Art of Poetry No. 43

Donald Hall is a poet and author known for his works of poetry and prose.
He has received numerous honors and awards for his writing, including the Caldecott Award.
Hall gave up his tenured professorship to live on his family farm in New Hampshire.

Nikki Giovanni doesn't think about her legacy. But here's a moment she felt proud

Nikki Giovanni, a multifaceted figure, unapologetically expresses herself through various mediums, including poetry and envisioning Black women leading on Mars.
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