The tone of the poem changes slowly from one of introspection to one of unshakeable confidence. And the refrain, “because I am not done yet,” is the beat that sets up this stirring crescendo ...

ALI: For I am the man this poem is about, the next champ of the world, there isn't a doubt. If Cassius says a cow can lay an egg, don't ask how. Grease that skillet.

Sitting by the resort pool in Bermuda, I watched the staff roll out a TV, and we watched in amazement as a man walked on the moon. The Apollo 11 ...

A 2016 poem emerged soon after 17-year-old Antwon Rose was shot and killed by a police officer in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, more than two weeks ago. Titled “I AM NOT WHAT YOU THINK!”, the ...

For two years, Antwon Rose’s poem lived in his 10th grade English teacher’s electronic grade book, largely forgotten. After he was shot dead by police, she found it again.

The Day of African Culture takes place at the Arvada Center on Saturday, Aug. 5 and starts at 3 p.m. with a community celebration and the poem reading at around 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20.

A few hours later, he showed the poem to his parents, who immediately got choked up. RELATED: Mom of child with autism thanks Apple employee for empathy toward her son "I am odd, I am new ...