“Batman’s superpower is white privilege.” Congratulations to Omar Holmon on topping 100,000 views on this marvelous poem! And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and poster and books by Hanif Abdurraqib, Olivia Gatwood, Donte Collins, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, William Evans,… Continue Reading
In-Depth Look: Alysia Harris – “Death Poem” Appreciating poetry is often about patience: sitting with a poem, meditating on it, and re-reading it multiple times. With spoken word, we don’t always get a chance to do that. This series is about taking that chance, and diving a little deeper into some of the… Continue Reading
“Non-bisexual people definitely know more about being bisexual than I do.” Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Daniel, & Rachel Wiley! Congrats poets! Get Rachel’s Book Here ——— While you’re here, head over to the Button store to… Continue Reading
“You are asking me to do something I have never had the privilege to. Blindness is never a solution.” Congratulations to Joseph Capehart on topping 100,000 views on this amazing poem! And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and… Continue Reading
In-Depth Look: EJ Schoenborn – “Controversial Opinion: In Defense of Cargo Shorts” Appreciating poetry is often about patience: sitting with a poem, meditating on it, and re-reading it multiple times. With spoken word, we don’t always get a chance to do that. This series is about taking that chance, and diving a little… Continue Reading
“Who are you fooling, they just have to take one look at you to know where you came from.” Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Melissa Lozada-Oliva, & Michael Lee! Congrats poets! Get Melissa’s Book Here ——— While… Continue Reading
In-Depth Look: Guante – “A Pragmatist’s Guide to Magic” Appreciating poetry is often about patience: sitting with a poem, meditating on it, and re-reading it multiple times. With spoken word, we don’t always get a chance to do that. This series is about taking that chance, and diving a little deeper into some… Continue Reading
“You call this rape culture, I call it this morning.” Congratulations to Blythe Baird on topping 1,000,000 views on this powerful poem! And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and poster and books by Hanif Abdurraqib, Olivia Gatwood, Donte Collins,… Continue Reading
“What survivor hasn’t had her struggle made spectacle?” Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Emi Mahmoud, Sabrina Benaim, Nora Cooper, & Neil Hilborn! Congrats poets! While you’re here on our site, make sure to check out our books and… Continue Reading
“My grandmother is the only person I know who prays for me. When she dies, I imagine God will no longer hear my name.” Congratulations to Dylan Garity on topping 100,000 views on this brilliant poem! And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well,… Continue Reading