“Catch The Fire” by Sonia Sanchez

“Someone asked me, “‘Why do you write?’ And I said, ‘Because I wanted to tell people how I became this woman with razor blades between her teeth.’”

Sonia Sanchez

One of the most iconic Black spoken word poets and educators, here is an excerpt from Ms. Sanchez’ poem “Catch the Fire.”

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Garnell Bates Reflects on Batestown Legacy

Created by Friends of Derrick Wood In honor of Black History Month 2025, Mayor Derrick Wood of Dumfries, Virginia sits down with Garnell Bates, a 97-year-old resident and the eldest living member of the Bates Family—believed to be the oldest free Black family in the area. In this powerful oral history interview, Mr. Bates shares […]