Black History Month

A Poem for Barack Obama’s Presidential Inauguration

To celebrate Black History Month in February—and the rich tradition of African American poetry all year long—browse essays on literary milestones and movements, find important books on black history and poetics, look for lesson plans for Black History Month, read archival letters from classic African American poets, and search poems about the African American experience by both classic and contemporary poets.

Author of Citizen, Rankine examines race in America.