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Posted by: Peter Armenti
In celebration of Black History Month, this post highlights some of the many contributions of Black poets and writers, including former U.S. Poets Laureate, to the Library's 100+ year history of literary programs and initiatives.
Posted in: African American History, Digital Resources, Poets Laureate
Posted by: Robert Casper
Celebrating the making of "The Maritime Underground Railroad" program, which will air on the Library's YouTube channel on February 23 at 7 p.m. ET.
Posted in: African American History, News and Events
Posted by: Anne Holmes
This “Literary Treasures” post, written by intern Paramita Vadhahong, examines an audio recording from the Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature featuring Rita Dove reading her poems at the Library of Congress on May 4, 1995.
Posted in: African American History, Guest Posts, Literary Treasures, Poets Laureate
Posted by: Anne Holmes
In honor of Black History Month, Manuscript Division curator Barbara Bair explores the life and work of poet and teacher James A. Emanuel.
Posted in: African American History, Guest Posts
Posted by: Anne Holmes
In commemoration of Juneteenth, Manuscript Division curator Barbara Bair explores Ralph Ellison’s unfinished second novel, which was not published until after his 1994 death. The resulting novel, "Juneteenth," reflects Ellison’s deep thinking about the rifts in American society—the dissonance, melodies and harmonies, and the strife of racial prejudice and discrimination. Like Ellison’s novel, the idea of Juneteenth as a national holiday has been a long time coming.
Posted in: African American History, Collections, Digital Resources, Guest Posts