Glenis Redmond has served as the Mentor Poet for the National Student Poets Program since 2014. Annually, five students are selected for one year of service as literary ambassadors, each representing a different geographic region of the country. By elevating and showcasing their work for a national audience, the Program strives to inspire other young people […]
“On The Way To Grandma’s Funeral” and “What the Confederate Flag Means To Me I was fortunate to be showcased in Women’s Voices For Change. Thank you fellow Warren Wilson Alumni Rebecca Foust. Here are a few words from her: Today’s poems are drawn from Glenis Redmond’s new collection, What My Hand Say, a book whose […]
Birthday Gifts Growing up in Piedmont, SC in the Canterbury subdivision I was my household’s resident book geek and word nerd. I ran after the bookmobile like most kids ran after the ice-cream truck. I also pored over stacks at the Main Library on College Street during every free moment. Woodmont High School gave me […]
…in Jackie Earley’s ’1,968 Winters’ At first glance “1,968 Winters” appears to be purely a humorous poem. At least, that is what I thought as a 5th grader, when I heard it performed by Yolanda Walker, the coolest black girl that had ever lived. She stood on stage dressed in all black clothes and sporting […]
…not just during the 28 days in February. Anson County Black History Month, 2014 I have said it many times before: Black History for me is 365 days a year not just during the 28 days in February. I was booked in Anson County this year for a few days in February, but it summed […]
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