I was recently writing that African American poets have been highly accomplished over the last few decades. Below, I provide a brief--not comprehensive--list of 20 awards and recognitions that poets have received over the last 20 years.
1992: Derek Walcott awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.
1993: Maya Angelou reads poem "On the Pulse of Morning" at inauguration of Bill Clinton.
1993: Rita Dove appointed Poet Laureate of U.S.
1993: Kevin Young is National Poetry Series recipient.
1994: Yusef Komunyakaa wins Pulitzer Prize for Poetry.
1999: Ai wins the National Book Award for Poetry for Vice: New and Selected Poems.
2000: Lucille Clifton wins the National Book Award for Poetry.
2001: Yusef Komunyakaa awarded the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize.
2001: Terrance Hayes is National Poetry Series recipient.
2001: Sonia Sanchez is awarded the Robert Frost Medal.
2002: Amiri Baraka appointed Poet Laureate of New Jersey.
2004: Tyehimba Jess is National Poetry Series recipient.
2005: Patricia Smith is National Poetry Series recipient.
2007: Lucille Clifton awarded the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize.
2007: Natasha Trethewey awarded Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
2008: Michael S. Harper is awarded the Robert Frost Medal.
2009: Elizabeth Alexander reads "Praise Song for the Day" at inauguration of Barack Obama.
2010: Terrance Hayes wins National Book Award for Poetry.
2010: Lucille Clifton is awarded the Robert Frost Medal.
2011: Nikky Finney wins National Book Award for Poetry
2011: Sonia Sanchez appointed Poet Laureate of Philadelphia.
2012: Marilyn Nelson is awarded the Robert Frost Medal.
2012: Tracy K. Smith awarded Pulitzer Prize for Poetry.
2012: Natasha Trethewey is appointed Mississippi's Poet Laureate.
2012: Natasha Trethewey is announced as the new U.S. Poet Laureate.
2013: Natasha Trethewey is reappointed as the U.S. Poet Laureate.
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