I began writing this on Mother’s Day, as my heart seemed buried by the weight of my son’s recent diagnosis of an incurable, debilitating disease –– an inherited illness that remained silent for ...

It’s already April, which means that National Poetry Month is upon us once again. This is a time to celebrate poets and poetry. While those in the literary and poetry communities are honoring this ...

Poetry is more than an art form. It is a lineage of healing. Our communities have long used rhythm, story, and verse to transform pain into wisdom. In every language and every tradition, we have ...

Poetry soothes emotions, youths help residents and unique statue honors Honest Abe. An East Peoria resident publishes a book after her poems help navigate life changes. A new Peoria organization ...

This report was written by Hillary Leung and originally published in Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP) on March 9, 2024. An edited version is published below as part of a content partnership agreement with ...