Catherine Clinton Audio & Video

Each of the 25 poets (representing 36 poems) in this collection is introduced with a brief biography and poetry notes. Unforgettable performances by award-winners Ashley Bryan and Renee Joshua-Porter provide a stirring tribute to 25 of America's best poets - from Lucy Terry to Rita Dove.

Celebrated for her courageous exploits as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman has entered history as one of 19th-century America's most enduring and important figures.

In this conversation presented by the 92nd Street Y, psychiatrist Gail Saltz talks with historian Catherine Clinton to dive deep into the psychologically complex relationship between Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln.

Starting with Lucy Terry of the early 18th century and finishing with poet laureate Rita Dove, this anthology edited by Catherine Clinton captures the talent and passion of black poets.