african american poets

Presents a short biography of African-American poet Gwendolyn Brooks, and looks at her works which reflect racism and urban poverty.

Examines the life and achievements of poet Langston Hughes, discussing his lonely childhood, his arrival in New York in 1921, his travels to Africa and Europe, and his success as a poet during the Harlem Renaissance.

A biography of the poet who faced racism and devoted himself to depicting the African American experience.

Volume one of Hughes' autobiography tells of his early years--in Paris and Harlem.

Primary sources help provide a brief introduction to the life and times of African-American poet Phillis Wheatley.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and career of Phillis Wheatley, the first African-American poet to have their work published.

A collection of prose by African-American feminist Audre Lorde.

Surveys the private life and literary accomplishments of the writer whose varied works reflect the traditions, feelings, and experiences of African-Americans.

June Jordan chronicles the first twelve years of her life and discusses how her experiences during those years influenced her writing.