Autumn 2012

Her Calling

How a biracial daughter of the South and Emory professor became the US poet laureate—and what she believes words can do for the world, if we will only stop and listen.

Natasha Trethewey on stage at Emory's Schwartz Center reading to a large audience

The Poet's Hand

Evolution of a poem

Calling

A poem by Natasha Trethewey

Features

Vision 2020

For many, it's too late; another two million remain at risk. But The Carter Center's Moses Katabarwa 97MPH is at the forefront of Uganda's fight to eliminate river blindness in less than ten years, enlisting family and community to spread relief, hope, and shared determination.

Closeup image of a Ugandan boy who has river blindness having his eyes examined

The Importance of Being Merle

For years, political reporters have had Emory expert Merle Black on speed dial. Here's why he's one of the most oft-quoted authorities on Southern politics.