The Academy of American Poets is a national, member-supported organization that promotes poets and the art of poetry.

Adrienne Rich was an American poet, essayist, and feminist.

The Wikipedia page for African American provides a comprehensive overview of African Americans, who are Americans with predominantly African ancestry.

The American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAA&S) is one of the oldest learned societies in the United States.

Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina, United States.

Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks (June 7, 1917 - December 3, 2000) was an American poet, author, and teacher.

Harvard University is a renowned private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.