Tag: Robert Hayden

From the Archives: Michael S. Harper on Robert Hayden—Student of Paradox, Decoder of Stereotypes

Posted Feb 6, 2020

Read Michael S. Harper’s remarks on the work of Robert Hayden, the first Black U.S. Poet Laureate (then called Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress)

Poetry Walk Across the Brooklyn Bridge

Join us for this beloved tradition as we parade across the Brooklyn Bridge with readings by legendary poets and a festive dinner. All proceeds benefit Poets House, reservations are required.

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3-Hour Workshops

Enhance your skills and deepen your work through these focused writing workshops. While the Poets House space is still closed for construction, workshops will take place remotely on Zoom. All are welcome, space is limited. $120 ($96 for members).

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Hard Hat Readings

In August 2021, Poets House at 10 River Terrace suffered a major flood. While we rebuild, we invite you to check out the ongoing Hard Hat Reading Series, featuring poetry readings by members of the Poets House community.

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Open House on WBAI

Co-hosts Cornelius Eady and Patricia Spears Jones explore the breadth of the contemporary poetry world and consider the many ways poetry addresses the world and expands our notion of self, culture, and community.

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