Ashley August – “Octoniggas: First Draft”

Performing at Rustbelt 2016.

“And y’all can’t see why I’m like this? I’m older
than my account balance, y’all.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Ashley August, performing at the 2016 Rustbelt Regional Poetry Slam in Columbus, Ohio. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!
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.

Best of Button Week 88

“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!
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 Aaron Coleman!

Ashley August – “Roaches” (Rustbelt 2016)

Performing at Rustbelt 2016

“I wanna take a moment to give a shout-out
to the Bronx Zoo, for giving me the glorious opportunity
to name cockroaches after my exes.”

Don’t miss this hilarious poem from Ashley August, performing at the 2016 Rustbelt Regional Poetry Slam in Columbus, OH. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!
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.