Arts Jun 25 Acclaimed poet Arthur Sze on bridging Western and Chinese traditions By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Arts May 16 Watch 6:54 In ‘The Emperor of Gladness,’ Ocean Vuong explores chosen family and acts of kindness He’s a writer who mines his own history to look deeply at broader currents of working-class American life. In his new novel, Ocean Vuong crafts a narrative that weaves together themes of grief, healing and resilience. Senior Arts Correspondent Jeffrey… By Jeffrey Brown, Kayan Tara
Arts Jan 17 Watch 4:30 Poet Amanda Gorman pens tribute to crews battling the Los Angeles wildfires Renowned poet and Los Angeles native Amanda Gorman has penned a heartfelt tribute to first responders battling the wildfires and helping those in need. In "Smoldering Dawn," she expresses her fears and hopes and celebrates how the community is coming… By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas
Arts Dec 10 Watch 5:07 Remembering the fierce and lyrical voice of poet Nikki Giovanni Nikki Giovanni, a fierce and lyrical voice of the Black experience, has died. Giovanni's work illuminated love, liberation and the unyielding power of self-expression. Tributes are pouring in from across the country as admirers and friends mourn the passing of… By Geoff Bennett
Arts Dec 10 Poet Nikki Giovanni, author and literary celebrity, has died at 81 Author of more than 25 books, Giovanni was a born confessor and performer whom fans came to know her well from her work, her readings and other live appearances and her years teaching at Virginia Tech and other schools. By Hillel Italie, Associated Press
Oct 28 Watch 8:39 Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha processes the war in Gaza through his art By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins Palestinian poet, teacher and writer Mosab Abu Toha was born in a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. That’s where many of the pieces in his new collection, "Forest of Noise," were written, tapped out on his phone amidst the… Continue watching
Sep 18 Watch 6:07 In ‘I Brought the War with Me,’ Lindsey Hilsum shares poetry inspired by the front lines By Malcolm Brabant Lindsey Hilsum is an award-winning correspondent with Britain’s Channel 4 News who has contributed to the News Hour with reports from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and more. Her new book, "I Brought the War with Me," marries her… Continue watching
Aug 24 Watch 3:15 A Brief But Spectacular take on making and remaking identity Hala Alyan is an award-winning poet, author, and clinical psychologist. She was born in Illinois but spent time in several other states as well as in Kuwait and Lebanon. Alyan shares her Brief But Spectacular take on how those experiences… Continue watching
Aug 14 Watch 2:37 A Brief But Spectacular take on the art of paying close attention to the everyday By Steve Goldbloom Douglas Martin is a poet, novelist and short story writer. They began their career as a performance poet and dramatist before shifting to writing full-length prose. They share a Brief But Spectacular take on the art of paying close attention… Continue watching
Aug 07 Watch 2:57 A Brief But Spectacular take on forgiveness By Steve Goldbloom Ramya Ramana is an award-winning author, poet and lyricist. She was a winner of the Youth Poet Laureate of New York City award. In addition to performing and writing, she has also worked as an educator and mentor for young… Continue watching