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)
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)
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)
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)
Full Title: "Queen Sheba, Atlanta Spoken Word-Poet Earns Second Grammy® Nomination for her Groundbreaking Album, Civil Writes: The South Got Something to Say [Press Release]" ATLANTA, GA, November 14, 2024 – Civil Writes: The South Got Something to Say, the latest album by acclaimed spoken word poet Queen Sheba, has been nominated for a 2025 … Continue reading Queen Sheba, Atlanta Spoken Word-Poet Earns Second Grammy Nomination [Press Release] (via Queen Sheba)
Full Title: "Poetry by History’s Greatest Poets or AI? People Can’t Tell the Difference—and Even Prefer the Latter. What Gives? (via Singularity Hub)" Here are some lines Sylvia Plath never wrote: The air is thick with tension,My mind is a tangled mess,The weight of my emotionsIs heavy on my chest. This apparently Plath-like verse was … Continue reading Poetry by History’s Greatest Poets or AI? People Can’t Tell the Difference (via Singularity Hub)
Congratulations to the 2025 GRAMMY nominees for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album: Queen Sheba, Omari Hardwick, Malik Yusef, Tank and the Bangas and Mad Skillz! The 67th annual GRAMMY awards will take place on February 2, 2025. The 2025 GRAMMYs season is in full swing. The 2025 GRAMMY nominations have been officially announced, leading up … Continue reading Here Are Your 2025 Nominees for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album (via Recording Academy)
Santa Clarita, CA The city of Santa Clarita is accepting entries for the 2025 Sidewalk Poetry Project. This annual initiative invites residents and individuals with connections to Santa Clarita to contribute their short poems for a chance to be featured on the city’s sidewalks. All poets, whether amateur or professional, are welcome to submit their … Continue reading Santa Clarita accepting submissions for Sidewalk Poetry Project (via Santa Clarita Valley Signal)
Wilmington, NC As Juneteenth events kick off around the community, neighbors and artists came together at the ‘Speak Ya Peace’ Juneteenth Celebration on Sunday, June 16. The Juneteenth Committee of Wilmington Inc. and Speak Ya Peace hosted the celebration complete with poetry readings, spoken word, and music. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in … Continue reading ‘Speak Ya Peace’ holds Juneteenth celebration at Cameron Art Museum (via WECT)
