![]() “Praise song for struggle, praise song for the day,” she writes. ![]() The poem paints a picture of everyday life in America, pointing out the many who have struggled and died for this day. Her poem “Praise Song for the Day” was composed and read for Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration. We’ll kick things off with one of the most distinguished poets of our time- Elizabeth Alexander. ![]() “ Praise Song for the Day ” by Elizabeth Alexander To celebrate that, we’ve made a list of 10 powerful poems to enjoy-for black history month and beyond. From Phillis Wheatley’s first published poem to the Harlem Renaissance to modern poets like Khadijah Queen, black poets have brought (and continue to bring) rich, powerful, and lasting work to the field. February is black history month, and that means we’re putting some extra focus on some of the major historical contributions black Americans have accomplished.
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