Posts Tagged ‘poetry’
Isis The Poet helps us celebrate National Poetry Month
Isis The Poet helped us celebrate National Poetry Month on the AM Wake-Up Call. To watch her full segment, click play above.
Read MorePoet Hannah Sawyerr says a writer’s work should ‘make the reader feel seen’
Hannah Sawyerr is a Sierra Leonean-American author and an MFA candidate at the New School for creative writing. In 2016, Sawyerr was named the Youth Poet Laureate of Baltimore. Sawyerr’s…
Read MoreTeen poet Fanta Ballo says rap is just another form of poetry
Rolling out spoke with teen poet Fanta Ballo to discuss her upcoming book, For all the Things I Never got to Say, as well as her distinction as the winner…
Read MoreK Love the Poet discusses vulnerability and authenticity of her art
K Love the Poet is a spoken word artist, motivational speaker. She made her poetry debut in 2003 in the heart of Chicago. Since 2015 she has had more than…
Read MoreEdoheart shares new poetry and how love helps New Yorkers survive pandemic
Edoheart understands the power of words. A royal descendant of the Ugu Kingdom of the Benin Empire of Nigeria, Edoheart is a princess of Ugu. Raised in Detroit and now…
Read MoreTasha Turner challenges the tobacco industry through awareness poem
Tasha “Sixfootah ThePoet” Turner is a Bay Area native and poet who commands the attention of audiences with her stature and moves spirits with her insightful poetry. Inspired by the…
Read MoreHawks’ Omari Spellman inspires kids to find their voice through poetry
The gymnasium was filled with dozens of children who were excited to be in the presence of professional basketball player Omari Spellman. Smiles covered their faces as the students played…
Read MorePoet M’Reld Green discusses powerful women and the future of poetry
National Poetry Month is in full swing and wordsmiths from around the country are celebrating. Chicago represents a hub of poetry where some of the most eloquent and prolific poets…
Read MoreMaya Angelou’s 90th birthday: 8 ways she blessed us
Dr. Maya Angelou was a renowned poet, author and teacher who touched the hearts of her fans with her words. She is best known for her catalog of autobiographical memoirs…
Read MoreToiné talks music, touching hearts and souls
Toiné is an artist who understands the power of the word and speaks deliberately to help affect change. Her style has been compared to the likes of Jay-Z and Common.…
Read MoreThe Punany Poets creator Jessica Holter discusses ‘The Head Doctor’
Black erotic poetry is growing in popularity as more people of color are feeling free to express themselves sexually. The Punany Poets theater group is a prime example of this…
Read MoreMillennial author Chandra Meadows scores big with ‘Black Girl Bloomin’
This millennial world is a much different landscape than the world those of us born in the ’70s and ’80s remember. Social media and the ability to communicate and engage…
Read MoreNikki Skies is the masterful poet behind BET’s dramatic series ‘Rebel’
The BET series “Rebel“ has taken off like a rocket. The show, which debuted on March 28, has been doing extremely well in the ratings. If you haven’t had a…
Read MoreJ. Ivy talks poetry and dealing with emotions
J. Ivy’s poetry has allowed him to travel the world. He has worked with the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Deepak Chopra and Steve Harvey. His words allow him to to…
Read MoreNikki Giovanni recites her poetry in Chicago
Famous poet Nikki Giovanni performs in Chicago at the Promontory. She recites one of sexy poems with performer Morris Gearring.
Read MoreColumbia University hosts legendary poet Sonia Sanchez’s ‘BaddDDD’ screening
Columbia University hosted the New York screening of BaddDDD on Sunday, Dec.13, 2015. The 90-minute film starring renowned poet and activist Sonia Sanchez details her story during the 1960’s Black…
Read MoreWeekday fun in the Washington, DC metro area
The best time of day is when the clock strikes 5 p.m. on a Friday afternoon. You run out of your employers’ office so fast, just to hit up a happy…
Read MoreThe 3 methods to heal the Black community of anger and jealousy
Reduction of anger is a key aspect to surviving attacks of insecurity, jealousy and mayhem. There are individual ideas that are suppressed like jealousy and anger and there are keys…
Read MorePopular Chicago poet Young Flame releases new project, ‘Love States’
Chicago’s hot spot The Velvet Lounge recently played host to an album release party and performance by popular poet Young Flame in celebration of her latest project, Love States. Hosted by…
Read MoreGeoffrey ‘Dr. Groove’ Watts discusses women, professionalism, and the legacy of the Pullman Porters, part 3
I In part three of rolling out‘s discussion with Chicago hip-hop pioneer and teaching poet Geoffrey “Dr. Groove” Watts, he discusses how the women he encountered on the train helped…
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