Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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Paterson’s Poet Laureate, Talena Lachelle Queen, delivers a powerful reading of her new poem, "Resilience", written on February 1, 2025, in honor of Black History Month. Recorded at Paterson’s annual Pan-African Flag Raising Ceremony, this moving piece captures the strength, perseverance, and spirit of the Black community.