Celebrate National Poetry Month and the National Cherry Blossom Festival with a variety of events and activities in the DMV area.

There is a movement afoot to honor the segment of society Malcolm X famously said was the most disrespected in the nation — Black women. And this movement isn’t waiting on anyone’s permission. Though ...

Imagine a vibrant evening where the power of spoken word ignites the soul and connects us to our shared humanity. That’s the ...

PGN spoke with Philly Black Pride's vice president Jacen Bowman about his life as a make-up artist and activist.

We spoke with the scholar about Black in Blues, a poetic exploration of the relationship between the color blue and Black ...

"Penguin Poets" has released two new poetry books, "The Space Between Men" by Mia S. Willis and "Is This My Final Form?" by ...

Beyond well-known observances lies a rich tapestry of cultural commemorations honoring African American heritage, resilience, ...

If it’s one thing about Black folks, we know how to party! Another thing: While African American history and culture is rarely honored, Black folks have taken it upon themselves to not only honor the ...

When you spend time with poetry, you expect a certain kind of relationship between author and reader. That’s only part of ...