Poets Against Racism USA Becomes Poets Against Racism & Hate USA By Debbie Allen, Cofounder, Poets Against Racism & Hate USA; Manjit Sahota, Cofounder, Poets Against Racism; and Patricia Thrushart, Cofounder, Poets Against Racism & Hate USA Debbie Allen: The Story of Our Name Change As we undertake our second year, we do so with […]

We’ve all seen the lists of books to read in 2023, suggested by bloggers, media franchises, and book publishers. Poets Against Racism USA has curated a list, too. These are recently published books that are by or feature PAR USA members and event participants. We’re proud of our members and supporters! Please consider adding these

By Debbie Allen, Cofounder, Poets Against Racism USA In the summer of 2020, following George Floyd’s murder and during the subsequent protests, I wrote a poem responding to current events and exploring the concept of lives mattering. The events of the times were touching communities everywhere, including in the rural region where I then lived.