Celebrate Black Poetry Day with 200 Years of World-Changing Black Poets
On October 17, 1761, poet, writer, and preacher Jupiter Hammon became the first Black published author. To celebrate his work and the contributions of Black poets thereafter, October 17th is Black Poetry Day. This tradition, held since 1985, celebrates not
8 Self-Care Tips for Empaths
Have you ever felt your heart clutched with anxiety right alongside the singer who experiences visible stage fright? Do you find yourself crying along with the devastating stories on the nightly news? These are just a few examples of what
7 Poems from Acacia Mitchell’s Waiting Spaces To Speak To Your Heart Right Now
Have you ever felt like you were stuck in a season of waiting? There’s an ache to the uncertainty that makes you wonder if anyone else sees or knows your circumstances. Sometimes, pain makes us withdraw into loneliness, where we
6 Poets Who Speak Out Against Bullying
Bullying is a serious issue that can have long-term emotional and behavioral effects. While bullying is usually associated with school-age children, bullying can also take place in adult settings like workplaces, neighborhoods, and even within families. In the face of
7 QUESTIONS WITH ASK BABA YAGA POET TAISIA KITAISKAIA
Raised in Zomba, Malawi, Upile Chisala is a storyteller, sociologist, and activist. Her hope is to tell stories from the margins, and through her work, help others and herself come to terms with the past, celebrate the present, and confidently
7 Questions With Ask Baba Yaga Poet Taisia Kitaiskaia
Now—perhaps more than ever—people crave advice. To answer this timeless yet increasingly complicated calling, poet and writer Taisia Kitaiskaia unites both ancient and modern approaches. Kitaiskaia channels Baba Yaga, a mystical and long-standing figure from Slavic folklore, to impart her
4 Poems for Enneagram Sevens
If you don’t know what number you are on the Enneagram and would like to find out, start with a free test here. The Enneagram Type Seven is known as “The Enthusiast”: extroverted, fun-loving, and ready for adventure. Sevens are high-energy
Exploring Visual Poetry with Louis Cannizzaro
Poet, artist, and author Louis Cannizzaro takes worldbuilding to the next level with his immersive, colorful, and inspiring work. Cannizzaro has authored five books, exhibited his artwork across the globe, and appeared in magazines such as Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair,
EXPLORING VISUAL POETRY WITH LOUIS CANNIZZARO
Raised in Zomba, Malawi, Upile Chisala is a storyteller, sociologist, and activist. Her hope is to tell stories from the margins, and through her work, help others and herself come to terms with the past, celebrate the present, and confidently