“They called me girl. Girl, as if
that was something I wouldn’t ever want to be.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Jamie Mortara & Ebony Stewart!
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Performing at Southern Fried
“To be a black boy at this moment in time
is to have all your bones broken & still be expected to stand.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from Akeem Olaj, performing at the 2016 Southern Fried Poetry Slam in Greensboro, NC. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!
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“My body is not wrong.
The way people talk about my body is wrong.
But my body is the only thing I can change.”
Congratulations to Ollie on topping 500,000 views on this fantastic poem. Help support Button Poetry so we can continue broadcasting all these artists!
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Featuring at Button Poetry Live
“We all have to keep the dirt from underneath
the fingernails of our mothers.”
Don’t miss this stunning poem from Hanif Abdurraqib, performing at Button Poetry Live. Check out Hanif’s incredible debut book here.
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Performing at the Get Lit Classic Slam.
“No, you can’t just like it cause it’s pretty!
Ah…welI I do.”
Don’t miss this lovely poem from Chloe Medina, performing during the finals of the Get Lit Words Ignite Classic Slam, the largest youth poetry tournament in Southern California. Order Get Lit Rising today at simonandschuster.com, and join the #LiteraryRiot at getlit.org.
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Performing at Southern Fried
“My grandfather used to say that a lie will make it around the world
and back before the truth even gets its shoes on.”
Don’t miss this excellent poem from Honey Sanaa, performing at the 2016 Southern Fried Poetry Slam in Greensboro, NC. Check out more of Honey’s work here.
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“I’ve heard sharks followed slave ships crossing the atlantic ocean, trailing black bodies thrown overboard.”
Congratulations to Porsha on topping 100,000 views on this stunning poem. Help support Button Poetry so we can continue broadcasting all these artists!
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Featuring at WOWPS 2016
“It’s ironic, how I can’t send my rapist to prison without feeling
guilty, like I’m the one taking something from him.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from Chrysanthemum Tran, performing at the 2016 Women of the World Poetry Slam in Brooklyn, NY. Check out more from Chrysanthemum here and here.
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“But alas, Meek remained as silent as Frank Ocean’s third album.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Michael Mlekoday and the Temple University slam team!
While you’re here on our site, make sure to check out our books and merchandise in the Button Store, including books by Aziza Barnes, Danez Smith, Neil Hilborn and our NEW book from Hanif Abdurraqib!
Performing at Button Poetry Live
“SpongeBob he obviously has Krabby Patty passions / In the back he flip them flappies with his right hand Patrick”
Hamilton fans, don’t miss this hilarious mash-up from Mason Granger, founder of SlamFind, performing at Button Poetry Live.
If you’re in Minnesota, don’t miss the next live show!
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