20 Poets You Should Know
For National Poetry Month, we re celebrating these bookshelf worthy scribes Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for BET
April is National Poetry month and with Amanda Gorman’s historic inauguration performance centering poetry on the world stage, people inside and outside of the literary world are paying extra attention to our country’s scribes during this season.
Poets are our mirrors, healers, and judges. They reflect back our values, actions, and priorities. Exciting collections that explore gender identity, immigration experiences, Gullah-Geechee culture, and more are waiting to be added to your bookshelves from these past and present poets.
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This installation recently seen on Denver s Art District on Santa Fe extends
Our Wishes | Nuestros Deseos by Alejandra Abad and Román Anaya from One Boulder Plaza onto the Pearl Street Mall; it displays flags created by the artists with community input, and delivers messages of hope. Find out more here.
Wednesday, February 17, noon to 1 p.m. As part of Black History Month, the Denver Public Library is hosting a virtual cooking demonstration with Konjo Ethiopian Food, a fast-casual restaurant at Edgewater Public Market. Co-owners Joseph Assefa and Fetien Gebre-Michael will walk viewers virtually through the preparation of an authentic Ethiopian meal while sharing their history and knowledge. Sign up here.
Black History Month events in Colorado Springs and Pueblo
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For the past 45 years in February, our nation has celebrated the achievements of African Americans and their unmatched influence in U.S. history.
Posted at 2:47 PM, Feb 02, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-02 17:02:33-05
COLORADO SPRINGS â It s Black History Month. It is an annual celebration during the entire month of February that recognizes African-Americans central role in U.S. history. According to History.com, the event originated from Negro History Week created by Carter G. Woodsen and other prominent Black figures in 1915.
Since 1976, every American President has designated February as Black History Month, each one with a specific theme. This year, Black History Month will highlight Black family representation, identity, and diversity.