African-American poet

Harlem Renaissance: The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement during the 1920s in Harlem, New York City. It celebrated African-American art forms including poetry, music, literature, theater, and visual arts.

Civil Rights Movement: The Civil Rights Movement refers to the social movements in the United States during the mid-20th century that aimed at ending racial segregation and achieving equal rights for African Americans.

Identity: In the context of an African-American poet's work, identity refers to one's sense of selfhood shaped by factors such as race/ethnicity, culture, heritage, experiences with discrimination or marginalization.