Poets and poet laureates across the country are using poetry to foster racial healing, helping communities process grief, confront history, and build connection. Creative expression becomes a tool for reflection, storytelling, and reclaiming erased narratives.
Author Archives: Aaliyah Amos
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In Newark, the healing power of food and community
At Newark’s New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the “Nourishing Communities, Confronting Food Insecurity Together” program blended cooking, conversation, and community resources to address racial inequities in food access. Local chefs, health leaders, and nonprofits highlighted how food can be a tool for healing, connection, and systemic change.