For poet Sonia Sanchez — at age 87 — there’s more work to be done

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Sonia Sanchez reads from her book Like the Singing Coming Off the Drums during an NPR Music event in 2019.

For over 60 years, poet and activist Sonia Sanchez has helped redefine American culture, politics and education. She is this year’s winner of the Gish Prize, a $250,000 lifetime achievement honor.

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For over 60 years, poet and activist Sonia Sanchez has helped redefine American culture, politics and education. She is this year’s winner of the Gish Prize, a $250,000 lifetime achievement honor.