Performing at Rustbelt 2018.
“You cannot thank Rosa Parks for sitting down, then tell Kaepernick to stand up.”
Don’t miss this moving poem from Anthony McPherson, performing at the 2018 Rustbelt Poetry Festival in Detroit, MI.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!
“Just because I own slaves doesn’t mean I’m racist.
I don’t even see color; you’re racist for being slaves.”
Congratulations to Anthony McPherson on topping 250,000 views on this brilliant poem. Check out more from Anthony here and here.
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 new books by Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, and Aaron Coleman!
“If you were 8 years old today, you would not know
a world without a black president.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Anthony McPherson & Ashley August!
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Performing at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe.
“If you were 8 years old today, you would not know
a world without a black president.”
Don’t miss this powerful poem from Anthony McPherson, performing at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe. Check out more from Anthony here and here.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.
“Just because I own slaves doesn’t mean I’m racist. I don’t even see color; you’re racist for being slaves.”
Our first video from the 2015 Individual World Poetry Slam is up! Check out this sharp, stunning poem from Anthony McPherson, who ranked 13th overall in the tournament.