Election of Obama does not mean end of racism in America Oct 12, 2009
However, anyone could have excelled academically without having learned about Gwendolyn Brooks, Shirley Chisholm, or Madame CJ Walker. This is my reality. (East Tennessean, TN)
Get to Know a "Healer of Souls" -- New Book Tells the Fascinating True Story of Father Peter Rookey, 'The Healing Priest' Jun 30, 2009
Ms. Quasey's work has been recognized by Worldfest Houston, the Jo-Anne Hirschfield Memorial Awards, the Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic Award, and the Dove Foundation. HEALER OF SOULS * by Kathleen E. Quasey The Life of Father Peter Mary Rookey and the International Compassion Ministry Publication Date: June 13, 2008 Trade Paperback; $23. (Primezone Releases)
Pam Adams: New grads face challenges and choices aplenty May 29, 2009
Every now and then on a radio station you probably don't listen to, I hear a snippet of a poem by Illinois' late poet laureate, Gwendolyn Brooks. "Whenever I see a president or a vice president," the line goes, "I know someone got there early and swept real good.". (Medfield Press, MA)
Life's Song Set to Poetry Apr 20, 2009
A few of those talented American poets include Phyllis Wheatley, Langston Hughes, Anne Bradstreet, May Swenson, William Blake, Maya Angelou, Paul Laurence Dunbar, James Weldon Johnson, Robert Frost, Walt Whitman and Gwendolyn Brooks ... Chicago, Illinois Poet Laureate Gwendolyn Brooks ... Gwendolyn Brooks attended Chicago s Hyde Park High School. (Suite101.com)
Our final measure of Updike in 'Endpoint and Other Poems' Apr 14, 2009
A Chicago Poetry Tour featuring Gwendolyn Brooks, Carl Sandburg and Li-Young Lee can be experienced virtually at or downloaded into an mp3 player. A poetry blog, "The Best Words in Their Best Order," includes a poetry ringtone and interviews. (USA Today -- Life)
Famous poet/songwriter to celebrate National Poetry Month Apr 1, 2009
Regie has also worked with Gwendolyn Brooks, Roy Ayers, Fareed Haque, Kurt Vonnegut, David Amram, The Monks of the Drepong Gamong Monastery, members of the world famous AACM (Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians), Mos Def, Savion Glover, John Legend and many other artists in poetry and musical genres including World, Celtic, Jazz, Blues and, Salsa, and classical European. Regie is a former National Poetry Slam Individual Champion, was selected one of Chicago Tribune's Artist of... (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
PHA freshman wins statewide Poetry Out Loud competition Mar 13, 2009
Hercule selected the following poems, all challenging and sophisticated, to perform: "Sympathy" by Paul Laurence Dunbar, "a song in the front yard," by Gwendolyn Brooks, and "Walking down Park" by Nikki Giovanni. Loading commenting interface. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Plays author to visit LWLT show Mar 12, 2009
She is the author of two books, Uncommon Women , interviews with nine American legends in the arts: Gwendolyn Brooks, Sarah Caldwell, Julie Harris, Mary McCarthy, Alice Neel, Roberta Peters, Maria Tallchief, Mary Lou Williams and Eugenia Zukerman, photographed by George Kufrin; and the biography, Leo Burnett, Star Reacher. She was also a contributor to the book How Peace Came to the World published by MIT Press. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Governor discusses humility, service Feb 8, 2009
Quinn, 60, also praised black leaders including President Barack Obama and poet Gwendolyn Brooks in recognition of Black History Month. The state;s former lieutenant governor said he received a congratulatory phone call from Obama on Friday. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
