Jan 31 Conversation: Poet Gerald Stern By Tom LeGro At 87, Gerald Stern has been writing poetry for a long time and has been one of the nation's most honored poets. He recently received a new honor for a collection called "Early Collected Poems: 1965-1992": the prestigious Bobbitt National… Continue reading
Jan 31 Watch Poet Gerald Stern Reads 'The One Thing in Life' Poet Gerald Stern reads "The One Thing in Life."… Continue watching
Jan 31 Watch Conversation: Poet Gerald Stern Jeffrey Brown talks to poet Gerald Stern. Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch Weekly Poem: Gerald Stern Reads 'Frogs' Gerald Stern reads "Frogs", a poem from his book "In Beauty Bright."… Continue watching
Jan 22 Richard Blanco Reads 'One Day' at President Obama's Inauguration Jeffrey Brown talks with Richard Blanco, the poet chosen to read at President Obama's second swearing-in, about what it means to be a part of the festivities. Blanco, a Spanish born Cuban-American, is the first Latino, openly gay, as well… Continue reading
Jan 22 Richard Blanco Jeffrey Brown talks with Richard Blanco, the poet chosen to read at President Obama's second swearing-in, about what it means to be a part of the festivities. Blanco, a Spanish born Cuban-American, is the first Latino, openly gay, as well… Continue reading
Jan 18 Watch Inauguration Poet Richard Blanco Hopes to Offer Words of Unity, Belonging Inauguration Poet Richard Blanco Hopes to Offer Poem of Unity, Belonging… Continue watching
Jan 18 Friday on the NewsHour: Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco By Tom LeGro Extended interview, reading: inaugural poet Richard Blanco. Continue reading
Jan 18 Watch Extended Interview, Reading: Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco More of Jeffrey Brown's interview and a reading with inaugural poet Richard Blanco. Continue watching
Jan 09 Poet Richard Blanco Chosen to Read at Obama's Inauguration By Tom LeGro The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced Wednesday that Richard Blanco has been chosen to read a poem at President Obama's inauguration on Jan. 21. Blanco will become the first Hispanic and first gay poet to read at a presidential inauguration. At… Continue reading