Ellington Was Not A Street

In a powerful poem accompanied by majestic paintings of influential men, Shange reflects on her childhood when her home ... (more)

In a powerful poem accompanied by majestic paintings of influential men, Shange reflects on her childhood when her home was often filled with visionaries and talented artists like Ellington, DuBois, Gillespie, and Robeson. (less)

In this reflective poetic tribute, the author remembers growing up when many of the great figures in African-American hi... (more)

In this reflective poetic tribute, the author remembers growing up when many of the great figures in African-American history gathered in her family home to talk and share ideas and even sing. (less)

In this reflective poetic tribute, the author remembers growing up when many of the great figures in African-American hi... (more)

In this reflective poetic tribute, the author remembers growing up when many of the great figures in African-American history gathered in her family home to talk and share ideas and even sing. (less)