Rather than adhering to societal standards that often exclude women of color, Angelou celebrates her own unique beauty, which comes from inner strength, confidence, and self-assurance. The poem is ...
Actress Ashley Judd read a poem by 19-year-old Nina Donovan from her home state of Tennessee. “I am a nasty woman,” the poem began. “Not as nasty as a man who looks like he bathes in Cheeto ...
“Maya Angelou, her poem Phenomenal Woman… that’s one of my favorites. And also, Still I Rise, that’s another one of my favorites. And I know why I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
Basudhara Roy's poetry collection showcases Indian English poetry at its best, with fierce, tender, and honest expressions.