Published Jul 30, 2020
Marilyn Nelson — Communal Pondering in a Noisy World
Renowned poet Marilyn Nelson delves into the transformative power of poetry in fostering social justice and personal introspection, weaving together familial stories and historical narratives to explore identity, resilience, and spiritual contemplation amid a noisy world.
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