Hearing America Singing: Multi-Vocal Cultures in America
Oct. 6, 2011: Hearing America Singing: Multi-Vocal Cultures in America
Poet, essayist, playwright and Yale professor Elizabeth Alexander made history in 2009 as the fourth poet to compose and deliver a poem at a presidential inauguration, joining the ranks of celebrated honorees Robert Frost, Maya Angelou and Miller Williams. A longtime advocate of the arts as a critical element of our civic dialogue, she has said, "Poetry is not meant to cheer; rather, poetry challenges, and moves us towards transformation." In an effort to create a more nuanced conversation about race and culture, she will discuss the rich and often surprising connections amongst diverse American cultures and traditions.
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