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Poetry for Personal Power is hosting a conference focused on the mental health needs of African Americans.

Classical KC speaks with composer Ian Coleman and poet Ruth Williams about collaboration, overcoming artistic challenges, and the similarities between writing poetry and composing music. We'll also hear a variety of music composed by Coleman.

Mid-America Arts Alliance is still closed to the public, but their latest exhibition, "Forgotten Stories," will reach the public through external speakers.

A poem Banks wrote about the beating of Rodney King remains relevant 30 years later. "We've progressed in a terrifying way," he says.

KCUR has a tradition of asking each new poet laureate for three writing "rules." Maryfrances Wagner shares hers.

Alexej Savreux has rereleased a collection of poetry that runs the gamut from broken hearts to complex physics theory.

For 20 years, English professor Brian Daldorph has taught Douglas County Jail inmates poetry. He's compiled some of their works in his new book, "Words Is A Powerful Thing."

Many of us have been spending more time outside during the pandemic, taking photos, gardening, or birdwatching. A new chapbook features 10 poems inspired by Kansas birds, from the barn owl to the house finch.

It’s been a pandemic year off — for writers, artists, musicians and actors. Canceled shows and readings, and postponed plans. And a smattering of online productions.

After the events of last summer’s protests and the ongoing pandemic, Streetcar Authority officials say they "couldn’t take a break” from holding this year’s Black History Month Celebration.

Like other groups, poets and poetry lovers are meeting virtually and strengthening their ties in the process.

'Sweeter Voices Still' depicts the honesty of self-discovery in an anthology of LGBTQ voices from the Midwest, Appalachia, the Rust Belt, the Great Plains, and the Upper South.