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Today is Black Poetry Day, a time to honor the many contributions of Black poets and writers. Did you know that HBO’s “Def Poetry Jam” has a special connection to Philadelphia- including right here at AAMP? Click the link in our bio to learn more. #aamp #history #poetry #amplify #blackvoices #defpoetryjam | African American Museum in Philadelphia