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This #WomensHistoryMonth we're celebrating the change-makers who push us 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥.
Amanda Gorman is a poet and activist named the first-ever National Youth Poet Laureate of the United States in 2017. She previously served as the youth poet laureate of Los Angeles, and she is the founder and Executive Director of One Pen One Page — a non-profit that provides free creative writing programs for underserved youth.
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Just Smile by Crystal Charlotte Lynch
Just Smile it’ll be okay
Smile and wish the madness away
It’s a simple little thing
However the pearly whites of my mouth
Are shy, unbothered, full of self doubt
Smile and it’ll make ‘‘em happy
You’re welcome to express emotion
A smile conveys happiness and laughter
My esteem is teetering and so
I produce smiles lacking in enthusiasm
Just Smile sweet dear child
No longer should you bare your burden
What is there for me to smile about
I must be impaired In need of inspiration
My smile is incomplete
You have to look closely
More than surface take a detour exhale that lonely breathe
The unknown arrival i must rival
The smile I attempt to wear
Just Smile
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Legacy Living with Dr. Gloria Burgess.
Celebrating National Poetry Month! Listen and be inspired as Dr. Gloria shares the poetry of recent US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo. You'll want to listen to this podcast again and again!
https://www.talknetworkradio.com/hosts/legacyliving
#drgloriaburgess#grace#joyharjo#leadership#legacyliving#legacylivingpodcast#nationalpoetrymonth#passitonbook#poetlaureate#poetry#significance#talknetworkradio#uspoetlaureate
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It’s time again for another new Episode of WcegWood The Hollywood of the South with host @officialwardellrichardson as he rolls out the Virtual Red Carpet for special guest star Hank @stewartpoet @hankstewartpoet on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 6:30 pm ET. Watch livestream: FB YT TWR IN @wcegnetwork @wceg_talk_radio www.wcegtalkradio.com www.wcegradio.com #wcegnetworknextlevel #wceg #wcegnetworktv #wcegnetwork #wcegtalkradio #wcegradio #poet #poetlaureate #hankstewart #whitelinen #hotchocolate #youthempowerment #seniorcare https://www.instagram.com/p/CoFPMAGLWWe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Endless Highways and Never Ending Tours are synonymous with singer songwriter, poet laureate and artist Bob Dylan. Taking a journey for a lifetime, always looking forward and grasping every detail and opportunity along the way. This oversized limited edition is one that has been hand signed by Bob and is now a rare find. £12500.00 framed this piece could be with you by the weekend 😉 #bobdylan #poetlaureate #neverendingtour #endlesshighway #drawnblank #likearollingstone #blowinginthewind #singer #songwriter #harmonica #travel #westovergallery https://www.instagram.com/p/CoEeqA9I13U/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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PoetryPeeps… Your PitBull Poet Laureate plenteously procured Professional Poetic Podcast Power... Proper. Practicing Poems… Peace. ~W🎤⬇️ #wakefieldbrewster #wordwizard #poetlaureate #yycarts #artistsofyyc #thegrandyyc #downtowncalgary (at Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClhY48qv2hS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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The Lotus Tree Literary Review Publishes!
The Lotus Tree Literary Review Publishes! #poetrycommunity #literaryjournal #writingtips #poetry #essay
The Lotus Tree Literary Review is an online literary journal of poetry, flash fiction, short stories, essays, interviews, book reviews and art published annually. All genres are welcome. This is the debut issue from Starship Sloane Publishing.
Two of my offerings made the cover of the issue.
A Renku by the Poets Thirteen | “Quantum Entanglement”I was one of the thirteen poets in this lovely…
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🚨ALERT🚨 BOOK SIGNING EVENT: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. The first 60 people to register will receive a free copy of the book. This program is free and open to the public. Scan the QR code or call 203.899.2790 ext. 15902 to register. At once heartbreaking and hilarious, Mi'ja chronicles the first nineteen ears of the life of poet laureate, Gómez-a life not meant for a child, nor is this book. It is fairytales and bestiaries in ceiling cracks; mythologies on the fire escape; realities of how the smallest acts of kindness can conquer despair. This book will reward you with revelations and celebrations of your own life. Magdalena Gómez was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. She studied English and Theater at Lehman College, and Spanish Literature at the University of Sevilla, Spain. The Poet Laureate of Springfield, Mass. from 2019 to 2022, she received an Academy of American Poets Fellowship in 2021. #booksigningevent #booksigning #poetlaureate #magdalenagomez #norwalkconnecticut #connecticut (at Norwalk, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjRf2qNuvMu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Catch up with #cdbscholar Cydney for her latest blog posts, events and poems at www.cydtalks.com. We’re so proud of you! #cdbscholarship #philly #poetlaureate #blackblogger #blogger #philadelphia https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf6j4mJuPMK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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“I Am YEG Arts” Series: Titilope Sonuga
Titilope-Sonuga, photo by Kosol Onwudinjor.
Live performance is where her magic is—where the call and response with her audience comes alive.
But live performance is just the tip of her artistic brilliance. She’s the author of three award-winning collections of poetry, has written three plays, released two spoken-word albums, scripted advertising campaigns for global brands, and—oh yeah—is the ninth Poet Laureate for the City of Edmonton. Her work, both written and spoken, grasps for moments of tenderness and persistent joy at the intersection of blackness and womanhood. And her hope for all artists is to dream freely and approach one’s work with courage. Writer, performer, and Poet Laureate—this week’s “I Am YEg Arts” story belongs to Titilope Sonuga.
Tell us about your connection to Edmonton and how it has influenced your path.
My family immigrated to Edmonton when I was a teenager, and it is where we have called home for over 20 years. I’ve worked in the city as an engineer and as an artist, and both journeys allowed me to be connected to the art of building something new here. Edmonton allows for that—the ability to find a place to contribute to the vibrant life here. Much of my work as an artist has been made possible by the way Edmonton has empowered me.
What has your first year as Poet Laureate taught you about yourself and our city?
My first year has reinforced what I’ve always known to be true: that there is a hunger for art in the city and a real desire to support and empower artists. I’ve had to embrace the duality of the great possibilities of the role and the realities of emerging from (and, in many ways, still be within) a world-changing, challenging couple of years. I know that people need art more than ever now, and it is an honour to be in this role at this particular time.
What do you hope to accomplish in your second year, both personally and professionally?
I’m hopeful for more opportunities to create and showcase work that reflects life in the city, to expand on artistic collaborations that were established in my first year. It would be a great accomplishment for me to make poetry feel accessible and welcoming to people who would not otherwise feel connected to the arts.
What drew you to playwrighting, and what about it suits your strengths/sensibilities as a storyteller?
Playwrighting is a new skill that I am building and sits within my intention to create work that is as expansive as possible. It is an extension of my creative sensibilities—an attempt to tell simple stories through the heightened language of poetry. It allows me to stretch a little beyond the shorter form into something with more room to travel.
Tell us a bit about your upcoming, June 18th, “Up on the Square” performance with Melafrique and why performing live resonates with you.
I often say that live performance is where my magic is. I love it with all my heart. The call and response with an audience, the real-time experience of the work, it’s really where art gets to sparkle. It is always an honour to work with Melafrique, they are extremely talented and bring another dimension to the live performance.
What does community mean to you, and where do you find it?
Community for me is about a sense of place, safety, and belonging. The effects of being held in deep care by community reverberates into all parts of one’s life. I have the privilege of finding strong community in many places—in my artistic life, in my family life and friendships, in Edmonton, and in my home country of Nigeria. It feels like an abundance of care to be able to connect in so many different ways.
Tell us about the role funding has played in your career and the doors it opens for artists.
Funding is the bridge between an idea and reality. In my career, the right funding at the right time has been instrumental in pushing my work forward and setting me up for the next level of my progression. Being supported financially has allowed me to dream more freely and to approach my work with courage. That kind of freedom opens doors creatively, which in turn makes way for the art to move through the world with the urgency it deserves.
What’s one piece of advice you wish you’d had when starting out? And what’s something you knew instinctively that’s still serving you?
I wish I had known that the only rules that really exist are the ones you make as an artist, that the work is expansive and to trust that deeply. I wish that I had known to simply move in the direction of what brought me joy, even if that came with a bit of fear. What I know instinctively is that vulnerability is power, and the truth does not fail.
Who’s someone inspiring you right now?
It has been really inspiring to watch Medgine Mathurin’s journey, not just as a gifted artist, but as a patient advocate and a living example of what it means to create from a place of deep vulnerability, truth, and courage. I’m constantly learning from her life and work. It feels like a real blessing to bear witness.
What makes you hopeful these days?
My children, their innocence, their joy. They bring a lot of simplicity and hope into my daily life.
Want more YEG Arts Stories? We’ll be sharing them here all year and on social media using the hashtag #IamYegArts. Follow along! Click here to learn more about Titilope Sonuga, and here for more info about her June 18 performance with Melafrique at UP on the Square.
Titilope-Sonuga, photo by Kosol Onwudinjor.
About Titilope Sonuga
Titilope Sonuga is a poet and performer whose work grasps for moments of tenderness and persistent joy at the intersection of blackness and womanhood. She is the author of three award-winning collections of poetry, Down to Earth (2011), Abscess (2014), and This Is How We Disappear (2019) and has released two spoken-word albums, Mother Tongue (2011) and Swim (2019). Titilope has written three plays: The Six, an intergenerational exploration of womanhood; Naked, a one-woman play; and Ada The Country, a musical. She has scripted advertising campaigns for global brands and was an actor on the hit television series Gidi Up, which aired across Africa. She is the 9th Poet Laureate of the City of Edmonton.
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@judah1 and his daughter. @cityofpomona first #poetlaureate Judah recited poetry during Thursday night's @pplfoundation 2022 Mayor's Gala. 💙✌️📚📜 (at Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Conference Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CerAVhFlASu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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⚡️Don't think twice, it's alright.. Happy Birthday to Mr Bob Dylan who turns 81 today.. 👏We LOVE this photo taken at Dylan's Byrdcliff home in Woodstock, NY by Elliott Landy in 1968.. Bob leaned in front of an old British cab he had. Landy used infrared film which made the leaves bright red! "I was very impressed with Bob. He was a very special person. He intuitively understood what was going on in a situation. There was a feeling you got when you were with him that was exciting. I believe it was the flow of creative energy surrounding him that sort of spilled over onto you. Over the years I've seen him walk into rooms, even in the presence of other very famous people, and suddenly everyone's attention becomes totally focused on him. It's difficult to have this type of charisma: people always want a piece of you." - Elliott Landy 😎 Genius… Happy Bob Day ✌️❤️🎵 #bobdylan #elliottlandy #dontthinktwice #dylan #woodstock #infrared #film #sixties #inspiration #folkmusic #newyork #rockandroll #musicphotography #poet #poetlaureate #musichistory #style #icon #muse #folk #robertallenzimmerman #genius #robertzimmerman #rockroyalty #legendsneverdie #rockicon #rocknroll #blendergallery (at Blender Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd76GzrPGqs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Hey Worcester friends! The inaugural reading of the Worcester Poet Laureate and Worcester Youth Poet Laureate is March 7th, 5:30PM in the @worcesterpubliclibrary. Come join us and hear some wonderful poems! @worcesterartscouncil @cityofworcester @acexmeeks @collegeoftheholycross #poetry #poems #poetlaureates https://www.instagram.com/p/CoswsS4vl24/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Legacy Living with Dr. Gloria Burgess.
Join Dr. Gloria as she celebrates Black History Month, honoring Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks. Be inspired as Dr. Gloria shares heart-warming personal stories and the poetry of Ms. Brooks.
https://www.talknetworkradio.com/hosts/legacyliving
#blackhistorymonth#drgloriaburgess#gwendolynbrooks#leadership#legacyliving#legacylivingpodcast#passitonbook#poetlaureate#poetry#significance#talknetradio#talknetworkradio
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🇧🇧#ArtIsAWeapon
#ReparationsNow
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Excerpts reposted from @time "If something of such horror is revealed and you're still benefiting from the proceeds, you cannot turn your head and say, 'Well, what has that to do with me?'" says #EstherPhillips, Barbados' first #poetlaureate... For years, she dismissed reparations as radical—but now she's an unwavering supporter.
In TIME's [July 6] cover story, we go inside Barbados' historic push for slavery reparations.
This year's demand for reparations—which will call for a Marshall Plan–like public investment, not the individual payments that have dominated the conversation elsewhere—will arrive with force.
Letters are expected to say the time has come to negotiate reparations to improve infrastructure and human conditions in the Caribbean. Come to the table, they will say, or prepare to see much of the Caribbean in international court.
"I have my doubts, to be honest, that England will ever pay a thing," says Kyle Blackmen, 30, who manages workers near Drax Hall—a Barbados plantation which now belongs to Richard Drax, a Conservative member of the British Parliament....
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When we reach the dirt road leading to Drax Hall plantation, writes Janell Ross in TIME's recent cover story, Phillips suggests we stop the car. She gets out and draws in a deep breath.
Drax Hall, a Barbados sugar plantation, was the site of untold horrors...In July 2021, Phillips published an open letter in Barbados Today under the headline pay up, mr. drax. Phillips had read an article in which Richard Drax said slavery was regrettable but he didn't see himself as culpable.
"This man has profited and still profits by the largesse, the wealth, all that was poured out for him through the sacrifice of my ancestors. And the only thing he can find to say is it is 'regrettable'?" Phillips says.
"I personally want nothing from Richard Drax. But if I were Richard Drax, I would be so glad to get rid of that [Drax Hall]. I would say let me give it up to show...
Read the full cover story at time.com - link in bio.
Photograph by Christopher Gregory-Rivera @cgregoryphoto for TIME.
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Speaking with Greenville's Poet Laureate
Tony Robles interviews Greenville, SC #PoetLaureate, #GlenisRedmond, quotes from notable women. Martha's Kitchen Garden. #yeahthatgreenville #poetry #thelisteningskin #davethepotter #praisesongsfordavethepotter #jonathangreen
Listen & Be Heard Podcast, Episode 7
Tony Robles interviews Greenville, SC Poet Laureate, Glenis Redmond. Pilar Uribe gives us quotes from notable women of past and present. Martha Cinader hosts and shares excerpts from a journal about a journal made in China. Crystal Waters contributes another episode from Martha’s Kitchen Garden about snapping turtles, with James Cruell and Kirk.
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