Description
Esteemed poet and activist Sonia Sanchez sat down with State of the Arts host Amber Edwards on April 5th, 2001, after a moving reading of her poem “For Sweet Honey in the Rock.” In this powerful archive interview, Sanchez discusses racism, empathy, and the transformative power of poetry. She shares her belief that “if you bring it to them in beautiful language, they are willing to open up to the truth.” This intimate conversation touches on themes of civil rights and the role of young poets in shaping cultural discourse.
