Today’s Poetry Pick is by Jared Paul. There’s a constant narrative that predominately Black neighborhoods are the “hood” or the “ghetto”. Rarely do we hear about white low-income neighborhoods being referred to in the same manner. This poem gives a little insight into how both worlds are hardly any different. Check it out:
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Happy Sunday! Today’s poetry pick is by Rudy Francisco. I’ve featured him here on the blog a few times this year because I love his work and this poem is no different. This poem is a nod to the extreme changes in climate that we’ve been ignoring for so long. Take a listen…
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Happy Sunday! I hope this past week was filled with joy for you. As we roll into another week, I’m bringing you a new Poetry Pick. This poem is by Sonya Renee Taylor. She draws attention to the everyday lives of African-Americans in America. You may hear some familiar names in this piece. Press play…
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Today’s Poetry Pick is by Kofi Dadzie. In this short yet powerful poem, he brings attention to the thoughts that many people wrestle with when it comes to privilege and justification of whose lives are valuable and whose aren’t. Check it out:
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Bringing you another Poetry Pick Sunday This poem is able to express many feelings that I’ve experienced lately. Last year I thought a lot about where my ancestors may have come from and the privilege many people have in knowing the answer to that. It’s hard being content with not knowing the story of your […]
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I hope your week has been amazing Since tomorrow is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I thought it would be nice to share a Poetry Pick that pertained to history. This poem is performed by Dayanna and Nia Naomi and it is amazing! Check it out:
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Sunday’s are for poetry So, I’m bringing you a poem by Samuel. This piece is entitled, ‘Backwards’ and is an ode to the Black experience in the United States. Check it out:
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Happy Sunday! Welcome back to another Poetry Pick Sunday. Today’s piece is performed by Ashley Davis and Oompa- and man, is it a good one! Check it out:
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Welcome back for another Poetry Pick Sunday! I really enjoy bringing you all of these poets and their beautiful pieces because I know I can’t be the only person that still enjoys poetry. It’s such a great way to use words, diction, tone and emotion to convey a message or feeling. This week’s piece is […]
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Happy Sunday! I hope this past week was filled with joy for you. As we roll into another week, I’m bringing you a new Poetry Pick. Many of you may not know but I am currently a student at a PWI (predominantly white institution) and there are so many moments I question the thinking and […]
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