Fannie Lou Hamer by Robert Shetterly

From the Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait series

was known as the queen of the Leica

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Our gallery features art in the theme of heroism. All artworks in our commercial free, age-appropriate Gallery are contributed by professional and student artists as well as curated from art institutions around the world.

MY HERO Project seeks unique works of art by professional and student artists that celebrate the lives and courageous acts of heroes who work to promote change by positively affecting others and their communities. Completed artwork should reflect thoughtful ideas to show how the selected hero demonstrates heroic action and creates positive social change.

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Picture of Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes has earned a place amongst the greatest poets America has ever produced

Picture of My Hero Poetry Salon 2015: The Layers

My Hero Poetry Salon 2015: The Layers
Old Myths, old gods, old heroes have never died. They are only sleeoingat the bottom of our min, waiting for our call. We have need for them. They represent wisdom in our race. (Stanley Kunitz)

Jim Hawkins

Poet Hero: Mattie Stepanek
Every journey begins With but a small step. And every day is a chance For a new, small step In the right direction. Just follow your Heartsong

Picture of My Hero Poetry Salon 2015: Fern Hill

My Hero Poetry Salon 2015: Fern Hill
Fern Hill Dylan Thomas, 1914 - 1953 Now as I was young and easy under the apple boughsAbout the lilting house and happy as the grass was green, The night above the dingle starry,Time let me hail and climbGolden in the heydays of his eyes,And honoured amon

Picture of My Hero Poetry Salon 2015: Brown Penny

My Hero Poetry Salon 2015: Brown Penny
Brown Penny I whispered, 'I am too young,' And then, 'I am old enough'; Wherefore I threw a pennyTo find out if I might love.'Go and love, go and love, young man, If the lady be young and fair.'Ah, penny, brown penny, brown penny, I am looped in the loops

Picture of My Hero Poetry Salon 2015: Charlotte's Web excerpt

My Hero Poetry Salon 2015: Charlotte's Web excerpt
Elwyn Brooks

Picture of My Hero Poetry salon 2015: Little Boy and Lost Shoe

My Hero Poetry salon 2015: Little Boy and Lost Shoe
Little Boy and Lost Shoe The little boy lost his shoe in the field.Home he hobbled, not caring, with a stick whipping goldenrod. Go find that shoe”I mean it, right now! And he went, not now singing, and the field was big.Under the sky he walked and the s