Javon Johnson – “Everyone Had Nicknames Where I Grew Up”

Featuring at Icehouse.

“What is it for Black boys to live two lives when the world does not want us to live one?”

Don’t miss this great poem from Javon Johnson, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Javon;s highly-anticipated debut book, AIN’T NEVER NOT BEEN BLACK, is now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Bianca Phipps & Rachel Wiley!