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Natasha Trethewey, an acclaimed American poet and former U.S. Poet Laureate, was born on April 26, 1966, in Gulfport, Mississippi. A daughter of a Black mother and a white father, her work often reflects her personal experiences with race, identity, and history, weaving complex narratives that honor the past while illuminating contemporary issues. Trethewey's collection "Native Guard," which won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2007, solidified her legacy as a voice of resilience and beauty in American literature, inspiring countless readers with her profound insights.
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"I think the biggest thing that I have to do is to remind people that poetry is there for us to turn to not only to remind us that we're not alone - for example, if we are grieving the loss of someone - but also to help us celebrate our joys. That's why so many people I know who've gotten married will have a poem read at the wedding."
Natasha Trethewey