From Maya Angelou to Nayyirah Waheed these poets transform us with their power.
Black Women Poets You Should Know [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
1. Warsan Shire
Born: August 1, 1988
Latest work: “Penguin Modern Poets 3: Your Family, Your Body”
2. Keyaira Kelly
Born: August 8
Latest work: “I Wish My Mango Would Ripen”
3. Alexandra Elle
Born: July 25
Latest work: “Neon Soul: A Collection of Poetry and Prose”
4. Donna Kate Rushin
Latest work: “The Black Back-Ups”
5. Nayyirah Waheed
Latest work: “Nejma”
