Archive for the ‘Poetry’ Category
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Famous February
Saturday, February 27th, 2010
I noticed I didn’t post what I did this month in honor of Black History Month aka Famous February. So… I performed at Columbia’s Black Student Network’s Black History Gala celebrating Kujichagulia (self determination, a principle of Kwanzaa). Soon you will be able to see the performance in my spoken word section. Check back later […]
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Bowery Poetry Club
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
Wow! why do all these great poetry spots have to be sooooo small. I guess the intimacy creates a better connection with the poet and a better understanding of the messages. Anyway, when I got to Bowery I was able to participate in a workshop with Will Evans! Love him.. I get to his work […]
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NYK Poetry Slam at the Nuyorican
Monday, January 18th, 2010
What can I say! Its the Nuyorican. That should explain it all. As the teens started spitting , I felt chills up my spine. I led many oohs and ahhs as they perfectly crafted their stanzas. They all left a piece of them on the stage. You could see it in their faces, movements and […]
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Another Night at Abigail’s
Thursday, January 14th, 2010
I am back from another night at Abigail’s. This time the crowd was smaller and as a result I shortened my set from 6 to 3 poems. I got to debut another poem from MJTP called “Hiding”. I read a new poem, whose ink is still not dry, which is tentatively entitled “The Seed”. I […]