“Cave Canem Foundation, North America’s premier home for black poetry, announces the retirement of co‐founder Toi Derricotte from her role as president of the board of directors, a position she has held since the organization was incorporated as a 501‐c‐3 non‐profit in 1997. Derricotte will step down from the presidency in late‐September 2015 and continue to serve on the board as a director. The board will announce her successor in early October.
A Toi Derricotte Tribute Fund has been established to perpetuate her vision of building an enduring ‘home for Black poetry.’ Donations to the fund will help underwrite free retreat tuition for all Cave Canem fellows and supplement a room‐and‐board scholarship fund benefitting 60% of participants. Contributors may visit http://www.cavecanempoets.org/donation_form or telephone 718.858.0000.”
Cave Canem Co-Founder Toi Derricotte Retires http://t.co/yrslyMJe3w
— Cave Canem (@cavecanempoets) September 25, 2015