African American literature

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is celebrating the enduring legacy of Phillis Wheatley, the first published African American poet, with the …

In a powerful and reflective 1988 interview, Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison spoke candidly about her evolving belief in the spiritual connection …

As Black History Month draws to a close, the legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou, poet, sage, and unflinching champion of Black resilience, shines …