Minor Notes Volume 1

Minor Notes Volume 1 is a groundbreaking initiative by Joshua Bennett and Jesse McCarthy that brings to light the voices of overlooked African American poets from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The editors, inspired by their discovery of talented poets in out-of-print collections and forgotten journals, aim to recover and curate archival materials from these supremely gifted yet understudied poets. This volume bridges scholarly interest with the growing audience of readers and writers invested in the tradition of Black poetry.

Minor Notes Volume 1 focuses on the work of poets such as George Moses Horton, Fenton Johnson, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Henrietta Cordelia Ray, David Wadsworth Cannon Jr., Anne Spencer, and Angelina Weld Grimké. These poets exemplify a long-standing tradition of Black poets as witnesses, prophetic voices, communal bards, and scholars of both the everyday and the extraordinary. The volume underscores the deep lineage and cultural resonance of their work while positioning it within the broader scope of contemporary poetry.

This collection serves as an essential resource for understanding the evolution of Black poetry and its enduring impact. By rescuing these voices from obscurity, Minor Notes Volume 1 celebrates their artistic contributions and ensures their rightful place in literary history.

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