![]() ![]() Her work has been published in The New York Times, The Writer’s Chronicle, Callaloo and Essence. If you’ve ever felt alone on your journey into the writing world, the words of these poets are for you.Ībout the author: Remica Bingham-Risher, a native of Phoenix, Arizona, is a Cave Canem fellow and Affrilachian Poet. Examining cultural traditions, myths, and music from the Four Tops to Beyoncé, Bingham-Risher reflects on the enduring gifts of art and community. ![]() Each essay also delves into how her own life and work are influenced by these elders. ![]() Each essay is thematically inspired, centered on one of her interviews, and uses quotes drawn from her talks to showcase their philosophies. Presented in partnership with Semicolon BookstoreĪbout the book: Acclaimed Cave Canem poet and essayist Remica Bingham-Risher interweaves personal essays and interviews she conducted over a decade with 10 distinguished Black poets, such as Lucille Clifton, Sonia Sanchez, and Patricia Smith, to explore the impact of identity, joy, love, and history on the artistic process. She will be joined in conversation by Dr. Remica Bingham-Risher will discuss Soul Culture: Black Poets, Books, and Questions that Grew Me Up. ![]()
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