This Week in Books: These Wild Houses
Welcome to This Week in Books, where we highlight books just released by small and independent presses. Books have always been a symbol for and means of spreading knowledge and…
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Multitudes: Policing Black Art
Editors and producers skin my art and wrap my entire face with it, asking me to write and read in Black face.
The Rumpus Interview with Clarence Major
Clarence Major discusses his new collection Chicago Heat and Other Stories, the artist's role in politics, Donald Trump and race relations, and Paris in the good old days.
The Rumpus Inaugural Poems: Airea D. Matthews
Each day from January 7 to January 20, Rumpus Original Poems will feature poetry written in response to the coming presidential inauguration. Today’s poems are from Airea D. Matthews.
David Biespiel’s Poetry Wire: Against Hatred
We poets do not believe the world belongs to us. Our existence is a miracle, and yet we know our world is limited.
A Strange Insomnia by Christina Cook
Maureen Alsop reviews Christina Cook's A Strange Insomnia today in Rumpus Poetry.
The Rumpus Inaugural Poems: Kyle Dargan
Each day from January 7 to January 20, Rumpus Original Poems will feature poetry written in response to the coming presidential inauguration. Today’s poems are from Kyle Dargan.
The Rumpus Inaugural Poems: Lena Khalaf Tuffaha
From January 7 to January 20, we will feature poetry written in response to the coming presidential inauguration. Today’s poems are from Lena Khalaf Tuffaha.
VISIBLE: Women Writers of Color: Tara Betts
Tara Betts discusses her newest collection, Break the Habit, the burden placed on black women artists to be both artist and activist, and why writing is rooted in identity.
The Rumpus Inaugural Poems: Brian Oliu
Each day from January 7 through January 20, Rumpus Original Poems will feature poetry written in response to the coming presidential inauguration. Today’s poem is from Brian Oliu.
The Rumpus Inaugural Poems: Julian Randall
Each day from January 7 through January 20, Rumpus Original Poems will feature poetry written in response to the coming presidential inauguration. Today’s poem is from Julian Randall.