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“If we do not fund and protect our own institutions, others will decide our futures for us.” -Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti For ...
05/12/2025

“If we do not fund and protect our own institutions, others will decide our futures for us.”

-Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti

For nearly 60 years, Third World Press has been more than a publisher. We’ve been a vessel for Black truth, scholarship, and cultural empowerment.

Born from the vision of a young poet named Don L. Lee and nurtured by legends like Gwendolyn Brooks, Margaret and Charlie Burroughs, and Hoyt W. Fuller, TWP has become a home for voices like Sonia Sanchez, Gill Scott-Heron, Dr. Carl Bell, and so many others.

📚 Support helps us:

✅ Publish new Black voices
✅ Expand educational programs
✅ Preserve our archives
✅ Sustain independent Black publishing

If our books have ever inspired, this is a moment to give back.

Let’s continue to write the future!

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“To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power.”— Maya AngelouThis Mother’s Day, we hon...
05/09/2025

“To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power.”
— Maya Angelou

This Mother’s Day, we honor the women who teach, nurture, and lead. 💐

To celebrate the mothers and mother-figures who shape our futures, enjoy 50% off all Third World Press titles that are available from Friday, May 9th to Tuesday, May 13th!

📚 Uplift the voices that honor their legacy.

www.thirdworldpressfoundation.org

With Gratitude,
TWP Team

05/08/2025

Support Black Literature. Support Third World Press.

KEEP THIRD WORLD PRESS ALIVE

“If we do not fund and protect our own institutions, others will decide our futures for us.”
— Dr. Haki R. Haki Madhubuti

For nearly six decades, Third World Press Foundation has been more than a publisher— we have been a vessel for Black truth, scholarship, and cultural empowerment. Our origin was rooted in the work and words of the young poet, Don L. Lee and has grown into the publishing vision of Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti with the guidance of mentors, Charlie and Margaret Burroughs, Gwendolyn Brooks and Hoyt W. Fuller. Third World Press has provided a platform for Madhubuti's work as well as his contemporaries such as Sonia Sanchez, Gil Scott-Heron and Dr. Carl Bell.

Third World Press Foundation continues to be a vehicle for Black thought and creativity. As we prepare for the next chapter, with new voices and new ideas, we must have community support. Your support is needed to help sustain and expand this vital work. We are not simply asking for donations - we are building a movement of readers, writers, and freedom-seekers who believe in the power of Black literature to change the world.

Your generous contribution will help to support:
✅ Publishing new and emerging Black voices
✅ Expanding our educational programs
✅ Preserving our rich literary archives
✅ Keeping independent Black publishing alive for future generations

If our books have ever moved you, inspired you, or taught you—now is the time to give back.

Support TWP on GoFundMe »
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Let’s write the future together.
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With Gratitude,
TWP Team

Hello family, friends, and associates, April is National Poetry Month and Say It Loud! Readers and Writers! 28th Anniver...
04/24/2025

Hello family, friends, and associates,

April is National Poetry Month and Say It Loud! Readers and Writers! 28th Anniversary. April also marks the beginning of the second quarter of 2025, making it a great time to check the status of your 2025 vision board and New Year's resolutions.
Join us on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 11 AM to 1 PM CST at the African American Museum of Dallas as we pay tribute to poet, author, publisher, and Third World Press founder Haki Madhubuti. We will discuss his poem "Art" from his book Run Toward Fear: New Poems and a Poet's Handbook, and the permission granted to reprint the poem in my book On My Own: Vision Board Guidebook for Young People. I spent five years as director of sales and marketing at the Third World Press Foundation. This is a great discussion and activity for young people. The guidebook also has poetry in it from Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks, author and publisher Jessica Care Moore, and educator Dr. Marcelle Haddix.

Click the links for more information about the books:
https://thirdworldpressfoundation.org/.../run-toward-fear...
https://www.speakloudly.com/.../on-my-own-vision.../

Speaking of art:
Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27, 2025
11 am to 5 pm CST Southwest Black Art Show
Say It Loud! pop-up bookstore will have a great selection of books.
African American Museum of Dallas

All events are FREE and open to the public. Please join us and spread the word.

Keywords: poetry authors publishers vision artists museum education

As we continue to celebrate National Poetry Month, we want to show some love to Illinois’ Poet Laureate and literary tre...
04/23/2025

As we continue to celebrate National Poetry Month, we want to show some love to Illinois’ Poet Laureate and literary treasure, Angela Jackson 💕

Her collection, “Miracle and the Fellas, published by Third World Press, is a soulful journey through love, spirit, and survival. She is truly a master Griot ✨

You can find copies of “Miracle and the Fellas” on our site.

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📚✨ New Release ✨📚We are proud to continue our long-standing relationship with acclaimed poet, scholar, and educator Dr. ...
04/22/2025

📚✨ New Release ✨📚

We are proud to continue our long-standing relationship with acclaimed poet, scholar, and educator Dr. Keith Gilyard, with the release of his latest poetry collection, “On Location” published by Third World Press Foundation.

As Dr. Brenda M. Greene beautifully shares:

“The memories in this movie help you to heal and recover. This is the essence of Gilyard’s ‘On Location’. It’s a field trip filled with vivid and poignant images that capture what it means to live as a Black man, writer, and scholar in America. The poetry collection will resonate with many.”

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a voice that moves, remembers, and uplifts !

Available now
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“An Evening in Conversation with Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti”Join Dr. Madhubuti + W. Paul Coates (.coates.5203) as they discus...
04/22/2025

“An Evening in Conversation with Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti”

Join Dr. Madhubuti + W. Paul Coates (.coates.5203) as they discuss Black legacy, liberation, and Third World Press’ new publication: “For Gaza’s Children”, a powerful call for justice.

Zoom info is in our bio.

Don’t miss this!

The work continues

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“I have been woman / for a long time / beware my smile. “ -Sonia SanchezToday, we celebrate the poetic brilliance of Son...
04/15/2025

“I have been woman / for a long time / beware my smile. “ -Sonia Sanchez

Today, we celebrate the poetic brilliance of Sonia Sanchez and deep roots with Third World Press Foundation. Her groundbreaking collection of poems, “Home Coming” remains a must-read for anyone invested in truth and transformation.

“Home Coming” is available now on our site and part of our 40% OFF National Poetry Month Sale!

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The revolution still echoes. Gil-Scott-Heron lives on ✨This National Poetry Month, we honor Gil Scott-Heron. Born this m...
04/14/2025

The revolution still echoes.
Gil-Scott-Heron lives on ✨

This National Poetry Month, we honor Gil Scott-Heron. Born this month in 1949, whose words still echo with urgency and soul.

Grateful to still have one of his most brilliant works, “So Far So Good” in print. You can purchase this powerful collection of poems on our site — thirdworldpressfoundation.org

Rest In Power, Brother Gil 📚✨

04/01/2025

In celebration of the first day of National Poetry Month, we’re offering 40% OFF all poetry books for the entire month of April!

Let the words move you. Let the narratives inspire you 📚✨

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Continue to celebrate with us as we honor the powerful Black Women writers who have shaped literature and liberation thr...
03/27/2025

Continue to celebrate with us as we honor the powerful Black Women writers who have shaped literature and liberation through Third World Press!

Our Women’s History Month Sale lasts for just 4 more days! Don’t miss this opportunity to build your library and honor their legacy! 📚✨

🔗: https://thirdworldpressfoundation.org/collections/vendors?q=Sonia%20Sanchez

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