The poet discusses language and racial identiy and what makes a good poem. Join the conversation at Big Think.
Big Think: Conversation with Elizabeth Alexander
The poet on good writing and the language of racism.
By Salon Staff
Published March 9, 2009 11:00AM (EDT)
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