An archive has revealed a handwritten copy of a 200-year-old poem originally written to prove rhyming is easy after an argument at a breakfast table. Marking World Poetry Day, Longleat in Wiltshire ...

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Explore the powerful poetry of former New America Fellows Sarah Kay and Clint Smith, reflecting on culture and the ...

The poem reads, in part, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore.” ...

In the 19th-century, Harriet Livermore boldly defended a women’s right to speak in the church and pulpit.

When Martha Washington created the role of First Lady, she too hoped her FLOTUS successors would follow her lead.

Famous faces such as Queen Elizabeth II and Oprah Winfrey have shared pearls of wisdom over the years, here are some of our ...

Austin's first Poet Laureate will hold a two-year position to promote poetry, literacy and literary arts in Austin.

Beatriz Fernandez was the first person to submit a Zip Ode in 2015, about her neighborhood. This year marks the tenth ...

What sets spoken word artist and new Milwaukee Poet Laureate Shelly Conley apart from others is her vulnerability and honesty in storytelling.

The hatching of eggs laid by Lotus is expected in April. Mr. President's former partner, First Lady, left on February 14, 2022, and Lotus came in the following day. At 8 years, Lotus is much ...

Step into spring at the White House! On March 7, First Lady Melania Trump announced dates for this year's spring garden tours. The grounds of the White House will open to visitors on April 5 and ...