Lucille Clifton: Their Mother’s Voice

Aundra Willis Carrasco
Nov 3 · 3 min read
Lucille Clifton — (1936–2010)

Anyone familiar with Lucille Clifton’s poetry is aware that her work was largely focused on the African-American experience, motherhood, and family life. Celebratory readings of her prize-winning and Pulitzer nominated poems are still being held all over the country, but none could compare to hearing them read by the celebrated author herself.

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Aundra Willis Carrasco

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Writer, Essayist, Blogger, Curious Social Observer. Lover of solitude. Born on Emily Dickinson’s birthday. E-Mail me here: aundra.willis@gmail.com

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