Arts Dec 10 Poet Nikki Giovanni, author and literary celebrity, has died at 81 Author of more than 25 books, Giovanni was a born confessor and performer whom fans came to know her well from her work, her readings and other live appearances and her years teaching at Virginia Tech and other schools. By Hillel Italie, Associated Press
Arts Oct 28 Watch 8:39 Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha processes the war in Gaza through his art Palestinian poet, teacher and writer Mosab Abu Toha was born in a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. That’s where many of the pieces in his new collection, "Forest of Noise," were written, tapped out on his phone amidst the… By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins
Arts Sep 18 Watch 6:07 In ‘I Brought the War with Me,’ Lindsey Hilsum shares poetry inspired by the front lines Lindsey Hilsum is an award-winning correspondent with Britain’s Channel 4 News who has contributed to the News Hour with reports from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and more. Her new book, "I Brought the War with Me," marries her… By Malcolm Brabant
Arts Aug 24 Watch 3:15 A Brief But Spectacular take on making and remaking identity Hala Alyan is an award-winning poet, author, and clinical psychologist. She was born in Illinois but spent time in several other states as well as in Kuwait and Lebanon. Alyan shares her Brief But Spectacular take on how those experiences…
Aug 14 Watch 2:37 A Brief But Spectacular take on the art of paying close attention to the everyday By Steve Goldbloom Douglas Martin is a poet, novelist and short story writer. They began their career as a performance poet and dramatist before shifting to writing full-length prose. They share a Brief But Spectacular take on the art of paying close attention… Continue watching
Aug 07 Watch 2:57 A Brief But Spectacular take on forgiveness By Steve Goldbloom Ramya Ramana is an award-winning author, poet and lyricist. She was a winner of the Youth Poet Laureate of New York City award. In addition to performing and writing, she has also worked as an educator and mentor for young… Continue watching
Jul 18 Watch 5:53 First Latino head of Academy of American Poets on bringing poetry to more people By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Founded in 1934, the Academy of American Poets is one of the nation’s leading literary organizations and the largest funder of poets. Its new leader wants to emphasize and expand the linguistic diversity of poetry and boost interest in poetry… Continue watching
Jul 07 Watch 6:08 Pulitzer-winning poet Carl Phillips on his work and the power of poetry By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet What is poetry and what does it offer us? Carl Phillips has some answers. He's known for the beauty of his language, his depth of exploration and is a recent winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Jeffrey Brown went to St. Continue watching
Feb 15 Watch 7:18 How award-winning poet Nikky Finney is bringing new life to her community By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Nikky Finney is a National Book Award winning-poet, professor and advocate for social justice and cultural preservation. Jeffrey Brown went to South Carolina to see how that mission has now taken on very personal meaning. It’s part of our arts… Continue watching