With the world still becoming accustomed to the election of the United States' first African-American president, Black History Month 2009 is already guaranteed to down in history like none other. Below are links to works on African Americans both famous and not-so-famous, though every bit as significant. The first is a poetic tribute to my Grandmother, who made history just by living her life. The second is a review of collected nonfiction by the great Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison; the third an inaugural poem dedicated to President Obama; and the fourth a review of poetry by the Inauguration Day poet Elizabeth Alexander. I hope you enjoy them all.
Photographed Light of My Grandmother’s Soul url:
http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewp... Review of Toni Morrison's WHAT MOVES AT THE MARGIN url:
http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewa... There upon a Bough of Hope and Audacity url:
http://www.authorsden.com/categories/... Review of Poetry by Elizabeth Alexander url:
http://authorsden.com/visit/viewartic...
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February 22, 2009 14:49
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