Love poems didn’t start as private confessions. For much of their history, they were closer to public performances—tools for politics, status, ...

A framed poster of a stamp depicting Langston Hughes, who wrote some of the best poems in American history. Poetry provides the perfect way to indulge in the escapism of reading without the commitment ...

The Statue of Liberty is among the most recognizable landmarks in the US and has long been viewed as a symbol of the country's immigrant tradition. But the statue has become a divisive topic in the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Maya Angelou, an influential visual poet, and civil rights activist, remains a cornerstone in Black history. Her work inspires ...