Furious Flower logo

Celebrate. Educate. Preserve.

 

The nation's first academic center for Black poetry, Furious Flower was established on the James Madison University campus to serve creative writers, literary and cultural scholars, and poetry lovers everywhere.

To stay up to date on all our events and programs, subscribe to our quarterly newsletter and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

updated smaller logo
image for Read Our Online Journal
image for See Our Upcoming Events
image for Black in Multiple Languages
Spotlight

Photo Example of PromiseLauren K. Alleyne presents framed broadside to JMU President James Schmidt

Executive Director Lauren K. Alleyne served as the guest poet at the inauguration of James Madison University's 7th President, James C. Schmidt. The reading of the poem Promise included the presentation of an exclusive framed broadside created by Furious Flower Special Projects Coordinator, Nikema Bell. 

In honor of this historic event, Furious Flower has created a print-friendly version of the Promise Broadside.  Get yours today!

 

Furious Flower News

Back to Top