Walking past a row of books in a library, 21-year-old aspiring poet Juan Felipe Herrera was stopped short by a title: "Snaps." The book was the debut collection by Victor Hernandez Cruz. "I opened it up, started reading those poems," Herrera recalls 45 years later. "Puerto Rican bilingual English style and language and voices. The … Continue reading Juan Felipe Herrera new U.S. poet laureate: ‘Shout it from the roof tops’ (via LA Times)
Additional Info http://inspiredwordnyc.com/ Spoken Word Poet Honey Sanaa performs her poem I Want to Love You @ The Inspired Word Presents the NYC Open Mic Joint, Wednesday, March 13, 2013, One and One Bar & Restaurant, Nexus Lounge, Manhattan, New York City. Hosted by Nathan P. For more on Honey, please check out http://www.honeysanaa.com/. Information … Continue reading (Video) Honey Sanaa | I Want to Love You
When I first heard about Kiss Punch Poem, a weekly series at the Magnet Theater that merges poetry and comedic improv, my initial reaction was that there were two ways this could go: painfully bad or insanely hilarious. I am pleased to report that my experience reflects the second supposition. The blend of a talented … Continue reading The ‘Kiss Punch’ poetry collider (via The Villager)
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Rest in peace, Kalief. May God keep you safe and sound. Full Title: Rosie O'Donnell Writes Poem for Kalief Browder: I Texted With Him Before His Suicide Rosie O'Donnell wrote a poem in honor of Kalief Browder, the 22-year-old New Yorker who committed suicide following a three-year stint at Rikers Island for a theft charge that … Continue reading Rosie O’Donnell Writes Poem for Kalief Browder (via THR)
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Actor Bill Murray led hundreds of poetry lovers over the Brooklyn Bridge Monday for an annual fundraising event. Poets House’s Poetry Walk Across the Brooklyn Bridge is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. “It starts with a meeting here at the foot of the bridge — the Manhattan side. We’ll perform a couple of poems, then we … Continue reading Bill Murray Leads Group Of Poets Across Brooklyn Bridge For Fundraising Event (via CBS)
Additional Info Neil's debut book, OUR NUMBERED DAYS, is now available! http://bit.ly/ournumbereddays Information courtesy, YouTube
As a young child, Danielle Legros Georges learned that life could stop in one place, and begin again thousands of miles away. She was born in Haiti but her family left for Zaire, political exiles from their homeland. They moved again, to Boston, when she was 6, joining some of the city’s early Haitian immigrants … Continue reading Boston’s new poet laureate wants to make poetry comfortable for all (via Boston Globe)
Additional Info Performing God's Nature at UpStage NoDa in Charlotte, NC. 5.8.14 This was my first time on stage... ever. Information courtesy, YouTube
