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"Cuz He's Black" by Javon Johnson - Spit Journal
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8220;Cuz He’s Black” by Javon Johnson. In ‘cuz he’s black , Javon Johnson admonishes his young nephew from hiding while confronting his own irresolute feelings between police and Black men. The simultaneous engagement of lionhearted mentorship and self-conscious inner turmoil, illustrates the contradictions and complexities of Black male experiences. He provides a unique opportunity to examine the effects of social institutions in the socialization process. Rekia Boyd" by Porsha O. Tell us your thoughts,...
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Posted on 06.08.16. Paper vs. Technology:An artist's decision when it comes to reading New Shit. The open mic for most artists is the perfect space to read new work fresh off the pen, as many people in the spoken word scene refer to as NEW SHIT! At times, poems, stories, rants, and jokes birthed recently from the artist aren’t necessarily always memorized, but our bodies a. Posted on 05.01.16. When Poetry Meets God. Posted on 08.18.15. 10 Tips for Teaching Hip-Hop and Spoken Word Poetry. To be a parent, ...
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The Balancing Act: Learning how to poet and parent - Spit Journal
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The Balancing Act: Learning how to poet and parent. The question now being, how does one balance the act of writing and raising children? What does it mean to be both poet and parent? We asked three artists to respond to these questions and their stories are nothing but inspiring and heartfelt. Enjoy! What do you do when who you are feels like a stranger? But they did. They did choose me. And the writing chose me. All of it feels incredibly ancestral and holy. It is the wildest joy and th...8 Tips For Ru...
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Interview with Mercedez Holtry - Spit Journal
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Interview with Mercedez Holtry. Imagine sitting in your Spanish class where the teacher questions your racial identity by the sound of your name. The teacher pronounces each word slowly, you can tell her tongue is uncomfortable by the time she hears the cadence of your last name escape her mouth, and in hesitation utters, “HoltrySeñorita are you sure you’re supposed to be in here? Can you tell us in your own words what it means to be both woman and poet. Congratulations again for making final stage at th...
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Neil Hilborn's New Album Northbound - Spit Journal
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Neil Hilborn’s New Album Northbound. You can find Neil Hilborn on Youtube and his amazing poem titled “OCD,” a story about a man and his struggle between disability and love. Hilborn’s poem has reached over eight million views and counting, as poetry fans everywhere can now listen to Hilborn’s poetic work on his new album. Which released this year in August. Is a reflection of Hilborn’s transition and transformation as an artist living in Texas and moving to Minnesota. He shares,. 8220;Right now I’m on a...
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Where did poetry find you? - Spit Journal
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Where did poetry find you? At this years National Poetry Slam in Oakland, we asked twenty poets the question:. WHERE DID POETRY FIND YOU? We are blessed to have met so many beautiful people. Check out their responses below! Add your bio under your user profile "Biographical Info". View all posts by Karla Cordero →. Paper vs. Technology:An artist's decisio. When Poetry Meets God. 10 Tips for Teaching Hip-Hop and Spoken Wo. The Balancing Act: Learning how to poet . Train of Thought Podcast Features Deacon.
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Interview with Mahogany L. Browne - Spit Journal
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Interview with Mahogany L. Browne. Mahogany L. Browne is a woman who brings her community beauty, courage, and hard work through her own writing and activism. While establishing the publishing company. Poetry Program Directing the Nuyorican Poets Café, and having published several of her own books, Mahogany continues to make writing the center of her creative life. With her new chapbook. Or any other talents you would like to share or eventually try out for yourself? MAHOGANY L. BROWNE :. SJ: Let me say ...
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Buddy Wakefield's Henhouse - Spit Journal
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Buddy Wakefield’s Henhouse. His most recent poetry book. Published by Write Bloody Publishing. Is a hefty collection of beastly poems. It’s one of those volumes that will keep you occupied and inspired for years. One of my favorites is Home, a poem about being four-years-old and wanting to run away. Buddy has an uncanny ability to make me laugh and feel all warm apple pie and vanilla ice cream. He writes:. Henhouse: The International Book for Chickens and Their Lovers. Published by Write Bloody Publishing.
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Sociopoetix - Spit Journal
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Spit Journal is in collaboration with SocioPoetix.org, a digital archive for spoken word poetry videos. Our mission is to provide educators with a resource to help bring spoken word poetry into their class activities and discussions. By providing analysis, categorization, and discussion topics from online videos, SocioPoetix helps bridge the open-mic with the classroom. Posted on 01.20.16. Rekia Boyd" by Porsha O. Posted on 06.17.15. Wile E. Coyote" by Shane Hawley. Posted on 04.16.15. Ollie Renee Schmin...
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Book Reviews Archive - Spit Journal
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Posted on 10.21.15. Book Review: Mammoth by Rachel McKibbens. I picked up Rachel McKibbens’s new chapbook Mammoth a few months ago, read the first few poems, and then hid the book beneath my mattress until my bones were ready for the impact of things. I knew it was one of those stories that might drain me or make me feel human again. When. Posted on 12.08.14. Posted on 10.04.14. Book Review: Coyotes by Ken Arkind. Posted on 07.20.14. Book Review: Racing Hummingbirds by Jeanann Verlee . Jeanann Verlee's n...