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Black History | Rita Dove

Posted on February 5, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Rita Frances Dove (born August 28, 1952) is an American poet and author. From 1993–1995 she served as Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress. She was the first African American to be appointed since the position … Continue reading →

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Video & Photos | First Lady Michelle Obama Celebrates An Evening Of Poetry At The White House

Posted on May 11, 2011 by rikyrah

  Join First Lady Michelle Obama celebrate American poetry at the White House today at 2:25 pm EST.  You can watch the poetry workshop live here. An Evening of Poetry at the White House. The White House Office of the First Lady For … Continue reading →

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Serendipity SOUL | Wednesday Open Thread| POETRY!

Posted on April 20, 2011 by rikyrah

A Brief Biography:  Rita Dove served as Poet Laureate of the United States and Consultant to the Library of Congress from 1993 to 1995 and as Poet Laureate of the Commonwealth of Virginia from 2004 to 2006. She has received … Continue reading →

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