Other notable Black poets include Chicago's own Gwendolyn Brooks, who grew up and attended elementary school and college here.
You may remember she spoke at President Joe Biden's inauguration. On Monday, many are honoring her and millions of others for Black Poetry Day.
It's designed to recognize Jupiter Hammon. He was the first published Black poet in the United States. Born a slave, Hammon is considered the father of African American literature. Of course, other notable Black poets include Chicago's own Gwendolyn Brooks, who grew up and attended elementary school and college here.
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