Pure Poetry: Tracy Reese
The designer proved that comfort and femininity can live in harmony, with her spring 2012 collectio...
Poetry, Politics and Common Sense
Are right-wing Republicans using Common's poetry as a political wedge against Obama?...
White House Defends Common, But Not His Old Lyrics
White House spokesman defends invitation to Common and said he is a socially conscious artist....
Natasha Trethewey Named 19th U.S. Poet Laureate
Natasha Trethewey, a English and creative writing professor at Emory University in Atlanta, is the ...
This Day in Black History: Sept. 27, 1950
Gwendolyn Brooks was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry on Sept. 27, 1950....
Common Faces Backlash Over White House Invitation
Conservatives disapprove of Michelle Obama's decision to invite hometown rapper to poetry event....
Actor Tristan Wilds to Release Mixtape
He says it could be a mix between rap, singing and poetry....
This Day in Black History: May 1, 1901
Professor, poet and literary critic Sterling A. Brown was born on May 1, 1901, in Washington, D.C....
This Day in Black History: Jan. 6, 1879
African-American educator and poet Effie Waller Smith was born on Jan. 6, 1879....
This Day in Black History: Oct. 8, 1986
On Oct. 8, 1986, Nigerian author Wole Soyinka became the first person of African descent to win the...
Spoken-Word Musician Gil Scott-Heron Dies in NYC
Musician Gil Scott-Heron, who helped lay the groundwork for rap by fusing minimalistic percussion, ...
An Uncommon Visitor to the White House Is Raising Eyebrows
Rapper Common has been invited to participate in a White House cultural event. His previous work of...
Kendrick Lamar Releases New Video for "Trick Don’t Kill My Vibe"
Mike Epps joins Kendrick Lamar in the video for the latest single off good kid, M.A.A.D. city....
Rihanna Gets Permanent Restraining Order Against Stalker
Court grants three years of protection for "Stay" singer....
Maya Angelou Center for Women’s Health and Wellness to Open in June
Maya Angelou will be part of the region's first ever comprehensive health care and wellness center ...
Russell Simmons
Russell Simmons joins Ed Gordon's panel....
Commentary: What Jason Collins Means to Black Gay Athletes Everywhere
What Jason Collins means to Black gay athletes everywhere....
Q&A: Golden Brooks Talks "Girlfriends," Motherhood and New Film
The actress on life after Maya and being a new mom....
Anti-Apartheid Activist Dennis Brutus Dies
Anti-Apartheid Activist Dennis Brutus Dies...
Los Credits “Big Brother” Diddy for Bad Boy Return
Los plans to make a big impact on his second go around at the legendary label....
