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A literary critic noted that Evans used "black idioms to communicate the authentic voice of the black community is a unique characteristic of her poetry." [21] I Am a Black Woman (1970), her best-known poetry collection, won the Black Academy of Art and Letters First Poetry Award in 1975, and includes her best-known poem, "I Am a Black Woman". [18]
Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni Jr. [1] [2] (June 7, 1943 – December 9, 2024) was an American poet, writer, commentator, activist and educator. One of the world's best-known African-American poets, [2] her work includes poetry anthologies, poetry recordings, and nonfiction essays, and covers topics ranging from race and social issues to children's literature.
She has written articles for magazines such as Today's Christian Woman and Essence. Her interests and talents are diverse and include photography , fiber art , and beading . Grimes currently resides in Corona, California , and continues to write poetry and books for children and young adults.
Jackie Hill Perry has written for various Christian ministry organizations, focusing on reconciling issues of homosexuality with Christianity. Among these are her articles "Love Letter to a Lesbian", written for Desiring God, a ministry of John Piper , and "A Christian Response to the Same-Sex Marriage Ruling", for The Resurgence , a ministry ...
Of Nigerian and Black American descent (her father being a Yoruba man from Lagos and her mother being Black American [4]), Olayiwola was born in Chicago. [5] When Olayiwola was a child, her father was abruptly deported to Nigeria, forcing her mother to struggle alone to raise and support Olayiwola and her siblings.
Cezanne was born and raised in San Diego, California. [3]Cezanne has been on multiple National Poetry Slam teams including: Da Poetry Lounge, [4] San Diego Slam Team, [2] Oakland Slam Team Elevated, [5] Golden State Slam, [3] The Root Slam, [6] Berkeley Poetry Slam, [7] and Busboys and Poets Beltway [8] [9]
Sonia Sanchez (born Wilsonia Benita Driver; September 8, 1934) [1] is an American poet, writer, and professor. She was a leading figure in the Black Arts Movement and has written over a dozen books of poetry, as well as short stories, critical essays, plays, and children's books.
Amanda Johnston (born 1977) is an African-American poet.She was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, and currently resides in Round Rock/Austin, Texas.Amanda Johnston received a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from the University of Southern Maine.