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🖤 Today in Black History — October 17 Today is Black Poetry Day, honoring Jupiter Hammon, the first African American poet to be published in the United States. Born into slavery in 1711 on Long Island, New York, Hammon learned to read and write while working for the Lloyd family. In 1761, he published An Evening Thought: Salvation by Christ with Penitential Cries, a poem filled with faith and hope during a time when freedom was still out of reach. His words opened a door that countless Black po

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Celebrate the power of Black voices! Today is National Black Poetry Day (October 17th), honoring the first published Black poet in the U.S., Jupiter Hammon, and celebrating the rich legacy of Black poets. The Concord Alumnae Chapter is proud to honor this special day by featuring one of our very own talented members! Join us as we share a powerful recitation by Melissa Rivers of her original poem, "Recognize". Watch the full performance! What Black poem changed you? Everyone has that one poet wh

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In honour of Black History Month, we’re sharing a poem with you. Why? Because October 17 is Black Poetry Day. It’s a day which celebrates the contributions of black poets and authors - past and present. We hope that you enjoy our reading of the poem ‘I am the Black Child’ by Mychal Wynn 💜 To read more click the link below: 👇🏾 https://wrem.it/2QYE9YM | WorldRemit

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Black Poetry Day: Honoring 40 Years of Legacy and Expression

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Celebrating Black Poetry Day at the ECPL

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It’s #BlackPoetryDay! We're honoring the voices that have shaped our stories, struggles, and celebrations. From Maya Angelou to Christopher Okigbo, from Phyllis Wheatley to modern Diaspora poets—the power of our words has always led the way. Discover the ancestral roots that shaped these voices (and your own story) with an African Ancestry kit. Visit 🔗 in our bio to get yours today or head to africanancestry.com! Drop your favorite Black poet or quote below. 📝👇🏾 #blackpoetryday #africanances

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