Candid Conversation at Hostos: Kay Bell on Black Heroines in Poetry 

In celebration of Black History Month, Hostos was honored to host the talk “Black Heroines in Poetry,” delivered by alumna Kay Bell, currently serving as the Bronx Poet Laureate for 2023-2025. Throughout her presentation, Bell offered deep insights into the lives of Black women poets who have inspired her. She discussed how these seminal figures have shaped her writing path, focusing on the therapeutic power of words and storytelling. The Student Development and Enrollment Management Division organized this event.