Performed at Exit 36 Poetry Festival
Don’t miss this wonderful poem from Jahman Hill, performing at Exit 36 Poetry Festival
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Don’t miss this striking poem from Imani Williams and Jahman Hill
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Performing at Rustbelt 2019.
“When a white girl says, ‘Cash me ousside, how bout dat?’ She’s dropping hard consonants in order to sound harder, to sound tougher. She’s creating a caricatures of Black identity, built on negative stereotypes.”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Jahman Hill, performing at the 2019 Rustbelt Poetry Festival.
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Don’t miss out on our next submission period! The 2019 Chapbook Contest starts November 15th, 2019 and ends January 5th, 2020!
“Last week, I was informed that when Black people die and go to heaven, they go through this purification process, and God will turn them white, like everybody else in heaven.”
Congratulations to Jahman Hill for topping 100,000 views on this comical poem! Watch more from Jahman here.
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Performing at Rustbelt 2018.
“What will come of me when the fire has had its fill?”
Don’t miss this moving poem from Jahman Hill, 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!
“Last week, I was informed that when Black people die and go to heaven, they go through this purification process, and God will turn them white, like everybody else in heaven.”
Don’t miss this astounding poem from Jahman Hill, 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 Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Sabrina Benaim, Rachel Wiley, Neil Hilborn, & our newest release from Phil Kaye!