It’s National Poetry Month this April. Is it worth celebrating? After all, poetry doesn’t seem to be doing much to alleviate the tension in our communities. Ask some of the middle schoolers I’ve ...

The City University of New York does not have a school song. But this week it is getting a school poem, “Dear CUNY.” It was written by the national youth poet laureate, Stephanie Pacheco ...

Family, friends, and fans will gather today, Sunday, April 6, for a special thanksgiving celebration for the life and work of veteran entertainer Cocoa Tea. Set for The Verandah, 1 Clarendon Park ...