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Research biologist based in Berlin receives $10,000 prize given to unpublished Black poets

Dec. 10, 2024 12:59 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — A biologist's debut poetry collection that weaves science with a condemnation of slavery and colonialism has received a $10,000 literary award. The Cave Canem Prize helped launch the career of such acclaimed poets as Natasha Trethewey and Tracy K. Smith. Dr. Brandon...