meet the anthology poets:

Lucille Clifton

Lucille Clifton (1936-2010) was an influential American poet and children's book author known for her powerful, accessible verse that celebrated Black identity, womanhood, and resilience. Born in Depew, New York, she published over a dozen poetry collections, including "Good Times" (1969) and "Blessing the Boats" (2000), which won the National Book Award.

- poems
• 9/9/25
"homage to my hips"

Lucille Clifton reads "homage to my hips", a bold celebration of body positivity and self-acceptance.
For educational purposes only.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCW4tDKS7Cc
- commentary
• 9/9/25
What Poetry Is
- poems
• 9/9/25
"won't you celebrate with me"

Poet Lucille Clifton reads her celebrated poem "won't you celebrate with me," a powerful meditation on survival, resilience, and the triumph of self-creation in the face of adversity.
For educational purposes only.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM7q_DUk5wU