Paul Laurence Dunbar, who wrote during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is credited as one of the first influential Black poets in America. A graduate of Howard University, he was ...

Just like DC's "Superman," Black celebrities like Don King, Stevie Wonder and Oprah Winfrey have some of the best origin ...

Her heritage, as a scion of Boston Brahmins and the mother of biracial children, shaped a discursive verse style that veiled ...

Frank Stanford, who killed himself at age 29, died far too young. Thanks to writer James McWilliams, the legendary Arkansas poet's short but colorful life is now documented in a monumental biography.

Postpartum depression is suffered by a mother following childbirth. It is usually a combination of hormonal changes, psychological adjustment to motherhood, and fatigue. It doesn’t have to be this ...

The mother-of-three began writing her poem Wildkind after giving birth to her first daughter ... it’s supposed to feel like it’s slowing you down.” She said the black-and-white theme of the book was ...

The Mothers Who Built The Game: Honoring Black Women’s Labor In Football Their love fuels the game, but their labor often goes unrecognized — it’s time we change that.

This Mother’s Day, we’re shining a light on books that go beyond the sweet stuff and dive into the challenges, contradictions, and quiet strength that define real-life motherhood.

Need help finding the perfect Mother's Day message to show your mom just how much you care? One special way to show your appreciation for your mom is with a heartfelt Mother's Day poem, like the ...

Through their organization for Black maternal mental health, two Charlotte-based therapists hosted a Mother's Day event promote their cause.