Restriction: Must be a student in WGSS/WMST graduate program. Cross-listed with AMST628J. Credit only granted for WGSS498B, WGSS698B, or AMST628J.

A survey of the poetry of black feminist writers across the African diaspora. We will read black feminist poetry as auto/theory, anti-colonial philosophy, and feminist manifesto. Students will learn the art and craft of writing poetry, as well as produce an original chapbook of poetry. Featured poets include Audre Lorde, June Jordan, Lucille Clifton, Toi Derricotte, Marlene Norbese Phillips, Latasha Nevada Diggs, Bessie Head,Natalia Molebatsi, Warsan Shire, Upile Chisala and more. Featured topics include mother/daughter relations, black lesbianism, child sexual violence, anti-colonial struggle, girlhood, black trans childhoods, transnational solidarities, and cultural resistance. For more information, please email Dr. Isoke at zisoke@umd.edu.