Today we honor the Black poets who shaped language, lifted truth, and carved beauty out of struggle. National Black Poetry Day celebrates the voices that continue to breathe life into our stories. Let the words rise. 🖤

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Black Liturgies: Prayers, Poems and Meditations for Staying Human

For anyone feeling hollowed out by the litany of grief, there is plenty of grace to be gained from her bodily prayers ... invitations to contemplation ... and calls to an undivided life. — Emily McGinley

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Rapper as psalmist

Poetry set to beats reminds listeners of their purpose and self, writes John Molina-Moore.

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