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Black Poetry Day in USA in 2026
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About Black Poetry Day

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Dates of Black Poetry Day
2027 USA Sunday, October 17thBlack Poetry Day
2026 USA Saturday, October 17thBlack Poetry Day
2025 USA Friday, October 17thBlack Poetry Day
2024 USA Thursday, October 17thBlack Poetry Day
2023 USA Tuesday, October 17thBlack Poetry Day
Summary
Find out the dates, history and traditions of 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.

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