Jericho Brown: A Night of Poems
He looked directly into the camera and fervently declared, “Call me your bitch, and I’ll sing the whole night long”
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Layli Long Soldier Reflects on America’s (Unapologetic) Apology to Native Americans
*** Trigger Warning: There is mention of genocide and violence against indigenous peoples. In a virtual Q&A Session followed by
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The ‘P’ Stands for Poet
Over the course of our college lives, we will each read thousands of emails. Some go unopened, many go unread,
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Artist of the Week Nya Kuziwa ’22 on her Musical Identities
It’s a Thursday morning. Swarthmore students are waking up, getting coffee from the Science Center, and yawning through their morning
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McCabe “Black Excellence in the Book Arts” Exhibit
When you walk into McCabe, you’re probably thinking about all the work you’ve got to do. Maybe you’re dreading a
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Renowned Poet Nikki Giovanni Visits Campus for the Black Cultural Center’s 50th Anniversary
As part of the Black Cultural Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, Nikki Giovanni came to campus on October 7 to give
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Russia in the 90s: Poetry and Revolution
As today’s media becomes increasingly politicized, polarized, and privatized, cultural journalism has taken a step back. The Trump-era news cycle
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A Brief Introduction to Natasha Trethewey, Former Poet Laureate to Visit Swarthmore on December 6
On Thursday, December 6, from 4:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Scheuer room of Kohlberg Hall, Natasha Trethewey, former
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Julian Randall ’16 Stuns with Debut Poetry Collection
Even the cover of “Refuse,” Julian Randall’s debut poetry collection, makes a bold statement: the title is in sharp black
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