Amir Khadar – “Sensational” (Button Live)


Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“I hope the next time a Black person dies, their life is remembered more than their name.”

Don’t miss this remarkable poem from Amir Khadar, performing at Button Poetry Live.



While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, William Evans, Guante, Rachel Wiley, & our newest release from Neil Hilborn!

Best of Button Week 136

“I was already trying so hard to hide who I really was. I didn’t need another secret.”




Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Amanda Molina and Amir Khadar. Congratulations poets!

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, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, and our newest release from William Evans.

Amir Khadar – “No Fats, No Femmes, No Blacks, No Asians” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“We don’t live in the same acronym. The rainbow flag is all the color he can tolerate in his life. And at the end of the day he can wipe off the paint and the glitter and I stay colored and shining.”

Don’t miss this astonishing poem from Amir Khadar, performing at Button Poetry Live.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Mahogany L. Browne, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Aaron Coleman, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, & our newest release from Melissa Lozada-Oliva.