Poetry

Darren Mooney takes a look at the life and legacy of James Earl Jones, a multi-generational talent who passed away on the 9th of September, 2024. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SecondW...

In this special episode of American Losses Today, we explore the remarkable careers of six notable figures who left lasting legacies in politics, entertainment, and media. Mary McFadden, a renowned fa...

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Due to Covid 19, we moved the community event, normally held at the West Oakland Library, online. The program was also a celebration of two poets who made their transitions that year or at the end of ...

Langston Hughes: Voice of the Harlem Renaissance. Langston Hughes was an influential African-American poet and writer who was a prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance. This cultural movement celeb...

Explore the rich and powerful history of Black literature in our latest video! Learn how Black voices have been represented in literature from ancient Africa to the present day through historical pros...

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Phillis Wheatley was born in Gambia purchased and moved to Boston, MA. She wrote a book of poetry and was emancipated shortly after.