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Poem of the Week: “What Shall I Tell My Children Who Are Black (Reflections of an African-American Mother)” by Margaret Burroughs

Center for Poetry intern, Jayla Harris-Hardy chose this week’s poem. Here’s what she had to say: “This obviously isn’t a very upbeat poem, but I think it’s necessary right now considering the current racial climate of the university. Official emails have been sent out to the students about “possible” incidents of racial bias, some specificallyContinue reading “Poem of the Week: “What Shall I Tell My Children Who Are Black (Reflections of an African-American Mother)” by Margaret Burroughs”

Posted bycpoetrymsuOctober 28, 2019Posted inpoem of the weekTags:black lives matter, Margaret Burroughs, Social JusticeLeave a comment on Poem of the Week: “What Shall I Tell My Children Who Are Black (Reflections of an African-American Mother)” by Margaret Burroughs

Poem of the Week: “Questionnaire”

It’s the beginning of classes here at MSU, and Poem of the Week is back! This poem is very poignant, and I think it gives us all something to think about. Questionnaire By Wendell Berry How much poison are you willing to eat for the success of the free market and global trade? Please nameContinue reading “Poem of the Week: “Questionnaire””

Posted bycpoetrymsuAugust 27, 2019Posted inpoem of the weekTags:Poem of the Week, poetry, Social Justice, wendell berryLeave a comment on Poem of the Week: “Questionnaire”

Poem of the Week: “Miscegenation,” by Natasha Trethewey

Center for Poetry intern Elizabeth Sauter says this about her choice this week: “I chose this poem by Natasha Trethewey in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. day on January 21. Majoring in political science due to Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird has led me to have a renewed passion for advocating for betterContinue reading “Poem of the Week: “Miscegenation,” by Natasha Trethewey”

Posted bycpoetrymsuJanuary 21, 2019Posted inpoem of the weekTags:Miscegenation, MLK Day, Natasha Trethewey, poetry, Racial equality, Social JusticeLeave a comment on Poem of the Week: “Miscegenation,” by Natasha Trethewey

Poem of the Week: “Hija,” by Ruth Irupé Sanabria

Hija ~ Ruth Irupé Sanabria I am the daughter of doves That disappeared into dust Hear my pulse whisper: progre-so justi-cia progre-so justi-cia I have many friends and thirty thousand Warrior angels to watch Over my exiled skin. Look what occupies the four chambers of my heart: re/vo/lu/ciónContinue reading “Poem of the Week: “Hija,” by Ruth Irupé Sanabria”