Academic Background: PhD, University of Houston; MFA, University of New Orleans; BA, Dillard University.
Research Interests: Creative writing, poetry, African American literature.
Appointments: Charles Howard Candler Professor of English and Creative Writing, Interim Director of Creative Writing, Emory University.
Awards: Pulitzer Prize for Poetry (2020) for The Tradition, American Book Award.
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Editorial Contributions: Poetry editor, The Believer.