Tony Medina is the author/editor of over seventeen books for adults and young readers. Medina's poetry, fiction, essays and book reviews have appeared in over a hundred publications and two CD compilations. Dr. Medina is the first Professor of Creative Writing at Howard University and was awarded both The Langston Hughes Society Award and the first African Voices Literary Award.  A poet, fiction writer, children’s book author, activist and beloved teacher, Dr. Tony Medina is a prolific literary treasure. Learn more at http://tonymedina.org/

Credits:  Hosted and produced by Khadijah Ali-Coleman, Ed.D. 

Music by Benjamin B. Dawson, Jr. 

Song "Legacy" performed by Liberated Muse, written by Khadijah Ali-Coleman 

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