The Poet's List was absolutely stunned to learn of the passing of beloved actor, musician and poet, Malcolm-Jamal Warner. We send our deepest condolences to his family, fans and to the poetry community. We are grateful to have been given the opportunity to connect with him and to share his words. We do not take … Continue reading Malcolm-Jamal Warner Wanted to be Remembered as a ‘Good Person’ (via Yahoo)
This article originally appeared on TheWrap on December 21, 2024, shortly after Aziza's passing. Aziza Barnes, a TV writer most known for their work on “Snowfall” and “Teenage Bounty Hunters,” died by suicide on Dec. 15 at 32. “With heavy hearts, we regret to inform you of the passing of an undeniable and beloved artist, … Continue reading Aziza ‘Z’ Barnes, ‘Snowfall’ Writer, Dies at 32 (via TheWrap)
https://www.youtube.com/embed/2CFGMFcK3pM?si=g9YP0zxQHq-phSpM Additional Info: Black Noise performing at The Rebel Lounge in Phoenix, AZ on September 9, 2024. About Ghost Poetry Show: Ghost Poetry Show is committed to creating a community of writers from the greater Phoenix area (and beyond) to share their work on stage. We take pride in having poets that have never performed … Continue reading (Video) Black Noise | Battling the Beast
Miramichi, New Brunswick (Canada) A Moncton writer is working to bring poetry into the lives of incarcerated women in New Brunswick. For the past two years, Kayla Geitzler has offered a six-week poetry course twice a year to women at the Women's Correctional Centre in Miramichi. The first course included more than poetry, she said. "It … Continue reading Poetry Group Helps Incarcerated Women Express Themselves Through Writing (via CBC News)
https://www.youtube.com/embed/WkgxWbLFLA0?si=-SQPnhAEFinRn8sP Additional Info: Lana performing at The Rebel Lounge in Phoenix, AZ on October 7, 2024. About Ghost Poetry Show: Ghost Poetry Show is committed to creating a community of writers from the greater Phoenix area (and beyond) to share their work on stage. We take pride in having poets that have never performed their … Continue reading (Video) Lana | Virtues and Vices
QUEEN SHEBA Last year, The Poet's List had the great honor of interviewing spoken word artist, Queen Sheba, in time for her very first GRAMMY nomination. Now, she makes history as a back-to-back nominee thanks to her newest album, Civil Writes: The South Got Something to Say vol., 10. The offering is an electrifying body … Continue reading Interview: GRAMMYs ’25: Queen Sheba
Full Title: "Family Affair: Bob Odenkirk Appearing In North Jersey For Poetry Book Written With Daughter (via Daily Voice Hudson County NJ)" Bob Odenkirk is keeping his poetry book all in the family. The "Better Call Saul" star is the author of "Zilot & And Other Important Rhymes", a book of poems he wrote with … Continue reading Bob Odenkirk Appearing In North Jersey For Poetry Book Written With Daughter (via Daily Voice)
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Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who rose from borrowing money to release her first book to decades as a literary celebrity sharing her blunt and conversational takes on everything from racism and love to space travel and mortality, has died. She was 81. Giovanni, subject of the prize-winning 2023 documentary Going to … Continue reading Poet and Literary Icon Nikki Giovanni Dies at 81 (via TIME)
https://www.youtube.com/embed/1lg2mLWOAi0?si=qHcVIhihxt4QqRyH Additional Info: About Button: Button Poetry is committed to developing a coherent and effective system of production, distribution, promotion and fundraising for spoken word and performance poetry. We seek to showcase the power and diversity of voices in our community. By encouraging and broadcasting the best and brightest performance poets of today, we hope … Continue reading (Video) Neil Hilborn | This is Not the End of the World
