Center for African American Poetry and Poetics

A book, titled "The Feel Trio," by Fred Moten, on a bookshelf
February 19, 2020 - 11:07am

A One-of-a-Kind Collection of African American Poetry and Art

The Center for African American Poetry and Poetics has worked with the University Library System to create an evolving archive of posters, books and artwork from events it has hosted since its inception in 2016.
April 8, 2019 - 12:00am

Justin Phillip Reed Named Fellow in Creative Writing at CAAPP

The Center for African American Poetry and Poetics (CAAPP) has named Justin Phillip Reed as its new creative writing...
January 15, 2019 - 3:25pm

Poets Hayes, Laurentiis to Read at Heinz Chapel

On Thursday, Jan. 24, Pitt's Center for African American Poetry & Poetics will host Terrance Hayes and Rickey Laurentiis for a reading and discussion at Heinz Memorial Chapel.
April 30, 2018 - 12:00am

Center for African American Poetry and Poetics Creative Writing Fellow Wins 2018 Whiting Award

Rickey Laurentiis — the inaugural fellow in creative writing in the Department of English’s Center for African American...