David Hammons

Poet Claudia Rankine's new book, "Citizen: An American Lyric," is nominated for two awards by this year's National Book Critics Circle.

How does racism actually feel? Claudia Rankine’s ‘Citizen’ gives an unblinking look

February 19, 2015Arts

Claudia Rankine’s new book, “Citizen: An American Lyric,” tries to capture how it feels to experience everyday American racism. And it’s author, who’s the first person to earn nominations in two categoires at the National Book Critics Circle Awards, says poetry is the perfect medium for the attempt.