Hollywood heartthrob Omari Hardwick, who soared to international fame via his “Power” series, is now adding sultry sounds to his illustrious portfolio of artistry. Hardwick,
Grammy-winner Malik Yusef, a prominent Chicago poet from the city’s South Side, has captivated audiences with his lyrical prowess and profound expressions. Emerging from the
Nikki Giovanni, the legendary and world-renowned poet, is retiring from Virginia Tech after 35 years of professorship at the esteemed institution. Giovanni has stepped down
Storyteller and renowned poet Harold Green III explains the creative backstory to his Ode to Black women during Women’s Month. Black Roses: Odes Celebrating Powerful
J. Ivy is an NAACP Image Award-winning and Grammy-nominated poet, spoken word artist, actor and songwriter. He is known for his appearances on “HBO Def
Fresh off his Grammy nomination for best spoken word album, J. Ivy feels like he’s peaking in his career at the right time. The 45-year-old
Rolling Out’s The Wine UP! is back with your favorite hosts Porsha Monique, Rocki Harris and Latrice Delgado Macon! Their first guest of season 2
Chicago poet and author Deana Clark-Anderson, aka Deana Dean, is a known presence in the world of poetry and open mics around the globe. Lyrically,
When author-spoken word poet, S.E. Anthony speaks, she invites her audience to follow her on a bold journey. The journey is poetic muse of self-reflection.
Dana N. Anderson, performing artist, writer, and producer joined rolling out‘s Sunday Stories to talk about her latest project, Cries From Quarantine: Poems About Love
Robin Williamson discusses his role as a poet, author and business owner on the AM Wake-Up Call. To watch his full segment, click play above.
On March 15, 2021, award-winning poet, author, and editor Kwame Dawes, Ph.D., published his first weekly column as editor of “American Life in Poetry,” a
Age is not a determining factor of success. Eighteen-year-old college senior and prolific writer Fanta Ballo is evidence of that. The Harlem, New York, native
Crystal Senter-Brown is a writer and poet who lives out her passion — empowering women and children through her stories. The Morristown, Tennessee, native has
Marc Lacy is a speaker, writer and producer for AVO Publishing LLC. A native of Huntsville, Alabama, and a proud graduate of Alabama A&M University,
[jwplayer xtB4FV1D] Elizabeth Acevedo is a Dominican American author and poet. Her debut novel, The Poet X, won the 2018 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. Her other
[jwplayer SdOfofra] In this exclusive interview, Sekou Andrews — who’s carved out a niche of his own that combines spoken word and public speaking —
J. Ivy is an artist, poet, actor, and author. From being the poet featured on Kanye West’s Grammy Award-winning album, The College Dropout, to penning
When it comes to rhymes, Romane Armand wrote the book about it. He spent more than a decade compiling Book of Rhymes: A Laxative for
Ernestine Johnson Morrison is an actress, poet, and the founder of the first black-owned SEC-regulated real estate crowdfund. We spoke to Johnson Morrison – a
