“I go into the hospital and change all the ‘Intensive Care Unit’ signs to ‘Care Unit’ signs, because every life in the hospital should be cared for just the same.”

Congratulations to T. Miller on topping 100,000 views on this powerful poem. Check out more videos from T. Miller 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 books by Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, Olivia Gatwood, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, and our newest release from Melissa Lozada-Oliva!


“Black boys in this country cannot afford to play cops and robbers if we’re always considered the latter. Don’t have the luxury of playing war if we’re already in one.”

Congratulations to Javon on topping 2 MILLION views on this tremendous poem. Watch more from Javon here and here.
Want to have your video featured on Button Poetry? Video submissions are open NOW, August 1st – September 15th!



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 books by Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, Olivia Gatwood, Donte Collins, and our newest release from Sabrina Benaim!

2016 Button Poetry Video Contest.

“Because they fear you, they prefer you broken.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Deborah Armstrong, featured contestant in the 2016 Button Poetry Video Contest. Come to Minneapolis, MN, June 2-3 for the 2017 Rustbelt Poetry Festival, hosted by Button Poetry! Tickets are now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out all our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Danez Smith, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Sam Sax, our newest release from Olivia Gatwood & more.

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“I go into the hospital and change all the “Intensive Care Unit” signs to “Care Unit” signs, because every life in the hospital should be cared for just the same.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from T. Miller, performing at Button Poetry Live, March 2017. If you’re in the Twin Cities, don’t miss the next Button Poetry Live show, first Monday of every month in downtown Saint Paul.

Come to Minneapolis, MN, June 2-3 for the 2017 Rustbelt Poetry Festival, hosted by Button Poetry! Tickets are now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out all our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Danez Smith, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Sam Sax & more.

Tanesha Nicole Best of Button

“I’m afraid we’ve reached the capacity of this poem. This list is too long; it’s getting crowded.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Tanesha Nicole & Casandra Faith. Congratulations poets!

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Charlotte Abotsi Mad Libs Website

“Prosecutors announce the officers involved in the fatal [verb] of [Proper Noun] have not been indicted. The unarmed black [noun] was no angel. [Proper Noun] lay dead as the gravel refused to eat the body. This was the [number] civilian killing this year.”

Don’t miss this stunning poem from Charlotte Abotsi, performing at the 2016 Women of the World Poetry Slam in Brooklyn, NY.

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Mallary Website Screenshot

“I tell my sons this is hunting season. We are targets. Every dead bird had a name.”

Don’t miss this stunning poem from Mallary M., performing at Button Poetry Live. Make sure to check out our books and t-shirts in the Button Store.

Hanif Black Death Website

“I do not need to watch the bullet feast to know it has been fed.”

Don’t miss this moving poem from Hanif Abdurraqib. Hanif’s debut full-length poetry book, The Crown Ain’t Worth Much, is forthcoming this spring from Button. Check out our full set of books (as well as our awesome t-shirts) at the Button store.