The youngest inaugural poet in history steps into the spotlight with an emotional poem, "The Hill We Climb." By Chris Gardner On a day filled with history-making moments, Amanda Gorman became a star.

For all its pomp and circumstance, Tuesday’s inaugural didn’t exactly set the world of words on fire. First, there was the address by President Barack Obama, which, while refreshingly tough-minded, ...

The Bachelorette star Michelle Young received praise for her “inspiring” poem about her struggles dating in high school. Pic credit: ABC The Bachelorette star Michelle Young wowed viewers with her ...

Editor's note: Elizabeth Alexander is a professor of English and African-American studies at Yale University. I rise to defend Elizabeth Alexander's inaugural poem. Members of the vanguard of modern ...

WASHINGTON — With a measured and steady voice, Yale professor Elizabeth Alexander ’84 bookended President Barack Obama’s maiden presidential address on Tuesday with an inaugural message of her own — ...