Still Poets

09/16/2014

http://sequart.org/magazine/49664/overcoming-the-status-quo-wonder-woman-superheroes-and-the-american-criminal-justice-system/

A great article from a good friend, Ian Boucher, exploring criminal justice in the US and superhero media. Check it out and share.

09/02/2014

"FORUM ON FERGUSON"
TONIGHT – Dunn Center, Carleton boardroom at 7pm

*raise awareness, learn more, teach more, and be heard. ✊

06/16/2014

Today's writing prompt: Write a poem about one or all of the four seasons. (Some ideas for brainstorming: What does the season look, feel, smell like? What memories do you associate with that season?).

06/16/2014

What type of events do you want to see next semester?

05/26/2014

“remember,
you were a writer
before
you ever
put
pen to paper.
just because you were not writing
externally.
does not mean you were not writing
internally.”
― Nayyirah Waheed

05/05/2014

Summer, summer, summertime.

04/06/2014

Last night was the equivalent to whatever is more than amazing! and at are the TRUTH! You can't sleep on us, "Do not despise small beginnings" This event was a GREAT refresher for all the poets in the room.

04/03/2014

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/01/james-baldwin_n_5064960.html

This was an absolutely wonder read.

The following is an excerpt from Nikky Finney's introduction to Jimmy’s Blues & Other Poems by James Baldwin [Beacon Press, $16.00]: Baldwin was never afraid to say it. He made me less afraid to say it too. The air of the Republic was...

03/31/2014

West One Society presents: Meet 2 renowned poets, some of your own and perform in front of them. Come and join us 5th at (library) to rock with "Vision" and "Just Greg" from . There will be refreshments provided by Milton & Miles, a book signing and a phot-op hosted by

03/29/2014

What type of events would you guys like to see next semester?

02/24/2014

Come join us for our African-American Read-in. We encourage everyone to bring literature from their favorite African-American writer. Literature can range from excerpts from books, poetry, essays, or song lyrics. All readings will be follow by a discussion. Each one, teach one.

Any questions can be directed to Crys:
[email protected]

02/23/2014

Come join us for our African-American Read-in. We encourage everyone to bring literature from their favorite African-American writer. Literature can range from excerpts from books, poetry, essays, or song lyrics. All readings will be follow by a discussion. Each one, teach one.

Any questions can be directed to Crys:
[email protected]