*Jesse Williams’ acceptance speech at the BET Awards has become the inspiration for a new poem published Thursday by The Color Purple author Alice Walker. Titled “Here It Is,” Walker, 72, writes about ...
Her poem, "Here It Is," has already been shared thousands of times since she posted it on her website on Thursday. Read the poem in full below. Williams, who delivered his politically-charged speech ...
SWEET PEOPLE EVERYWHERE, an illustrated picture book featuring a poem by internationally renowned writer and activist Alice Walker, is a powerful celebration of humanity. The poem addresses a young ...