Al BlackAl Black is northern-born Southern poet and writer who hosts poetry, music and workshops throughout central South Carolina. His work can be found in several publications and journals; he is the 2017 Jasper Literary Artist of the Year and is the co-fonder of the Poets Respond to Race Initiative. He has been married 46 years to Carol Agnew Black; they have four children, six grandchildren and four granddogs. He is a social activist, a member of the Baha'i Faith and tries to practice kindness and mindfulness in his community. Read More Read Less