Black Poetry Day

About Black Poetry Day

A day to recognize the contribution of black poets to American life and culture and to honor Jupiter Hammon, the first black in America to publish his own verse.

Related Observances

1June

Black Music Appreciation Month

• Music
• USA

Formerly called National Black Music Month, this celebration of African-American musical contributions is re-established annually by presidential proclamation.

Read More

25Oct

International Artist Day 🎨

• Arts
• International

The work of different types of artists enriches our daily lives in so many ways.

Read More

14Feb

Library Lovers Day

• Arts
• International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Library Lovers Day.

Read More

21Mar

World Poetry Day

• Arts
• International

Celebrate the timeless beauty of verse on World Poetry Day and discover the power of poetic expression to unite and inspire.

Read More

27Mar

World Theatre Day 🎭

• Arts
• International

This day is a celebration for those who can see the value and importance of the art form “theatre”.

Read More

Global Ethics Day

• Business
• International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Global Ethics Day

Read More

International ShakeOut Day

• Science
• International

Participating in this annual event is an important way to be ready to survive the big quake.

Read More

National Edge Day

• Culture
• USA

An annual celebration of the straight edge subculture.

Read More

National Mulligan Day

• General
• USA

Everyone deserves a second chance now and again - even golfers.

Read More