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In Focus Monica Orozco Power of the Word The written word informs how we understand our past and build our future. Featuring the wisdom of Natalie Diaz, timelessness of Langston Hughes, and reflections from Reginald Dwayne Betts, see how language can shape and change culture. Explore the Idea  Joy Harjo on the Potency of Poetry Joy Harjo, a multidisciplinary poet and musician, was the first Native American to hold the honor of U.S. Poet Laureate. Hear how the discipline of writing poetry shaped her life. View post  In the News Meet the 2026 Writing Freedom Fellows The Writing Freedom Fellowship, a program from Haymarket Books, uplifts writers impacted by the U.S. carceral system. The 2026 Fellows challenge existing narratives about incarceration while imagining a world beyond prison. Learn more  The Future of Indigenous-Informed Architecture Indigenous design models often emphasize place-keeping, cultural engagement, and kinship. Two Indigenous architects share how they navigate the complex relationships between indigeneity and contemporary architecture. Read more      City of Richmond Reckons With Its History of Slave Trade It’s estimated that one in four Black Americans can trace their ancestry back to Richmond, Virginia. Formerly a hub for the transatlantic slave trade, Richmond is interrogating its history with a new permanent exhibit, “Expanding Freedom.” Read the article

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