Additional Info 'Cab Rides and the Morning After' written + performed// Alysia Harris starring// Mark Travis Rivera directed// Elliot Luscombe + Dalila Noël Shannon music// Vicktor Taiwò art// Suzanne Anker @poppyinthewheat @LVSCOMBE @DalilaNoël alysiaharris.com http://www.citizensof.co Information courtesy, YouTube
With the Center for African American Poetry and Poetics, Dawn Lundy Martin wants to make Pitt the place people go to study black poetry. “We want to help to really put that MFA program on the map so that if you’re a black poet, the very first place that you would apply to and your … Continue reading Black art matters: Pitt founds center on black poetry (via The Pitt News)
Additional Info Poem & Concept by: Dylema @Dylema_ Directed & Edited by: Richard Kattah @Reddy_Kay Special Thanks to: Julie Oye & Jae 5 Music by: Philip Kautier My soft music Copyright Dianah Dylema Amadi. All rights reserved. Information courtesy, YouTube
University of Miami. Sophomore Antonio Mercurius writes poetry, performs his work and holds workshops to help others master the art that allows him to express himself, relieve stress and be a part of an encouraging community. The health science major is the president of Speak What You Feel (SWYF), a club that brings together UM … Continue reading Poetry club to encourage personal expression (The Miami Hurricane)
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April is National Poetry Month and to celebrate, a local organization focused on literature is bringing poetry to South Florida. At the famed Cuban restaurant, Versailles, people young and old gather for their coffee and pastelito. “Everyone comes here, they know it. It’s the heart of the city,” said Christina Ramos, from Yo Amo 305. … Continue reading O, Miami Spreads Poetry To The Most Unexpected Places (via CBS Miami)
Additional Info Gage Wallace, performing during finals at the 2014 SlamMN! Valentine's Day tournament. Follow Button on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/SG5Xm0 About Button: Button Poetry is committed to developing a coherent and effective system of production, distribution, promotion and fundraising for spoken word, performance poetry, and slam poetry. Information courtesy, YouTube
April is National Poetry Month and this season's releases by Latino poets are exceptional, dealing with social issues like immigration and police brutality, reaching across the Americas to speak on the post-colonial condition, and exploring the interior landscapes to address personal suffering and healing. In an earlier column I highlighted the latest book by veteran poet Martín … Continue reading 5 New Latino Poetry Books for National Poetry Month (via NBC News)
Additional Info Theresa Lola's book, "The Essence of Love," has been published in the British Library! This is "Love" exclusively for Selective Hearing! You can follow Theresa Lola on Twitter: @Theresa_Love Information courtesy, YouTube
The city’s first lady will be opening up her home to the city’s bibliophiles to discuss books related to the New York immigrant experience. The Gracie Book Club will officially kick off May 17 and feature selections chosen by Chirlane McCray and New York authors James Hannaham, Jacqueline Woodson and A.M. Homes. Over the next … Continue reading Chirlane McCray launches Gracie Mansion book club (via amNY)
