Boston's stories of justice, hope and resilience

The Scope
Boston's stories of justice, hope and resilience

The Scope
Boston's stories of justice, hope and resilience

The Scope

Boston’s poet laureate wants to “make work that feels meaningful”

Asher Ben-Dashan and Emily Glick
December 5, 2025

Ghanaian American poet Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah takes on the city’s top poetry post, with a reflective eye to his work.

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