Rustbelt 2019
“They say our poems are often too Black, too full of death, that maybe we should add some humor, include a joke or two.”
Don’t miss this awesome poem from Black Chakra & Kenneth Something, performing at Rustbelt 2019 in St. Louis, MO.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Rudy Francisco & Javon Johnson!
“The tiny predator thinks not of history, only survival.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Phil Kaye! Congrats Poet!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Javon Johnson!
A Motionpoems Film
“The world sits at the edge of God’s razor.”
Don’t miss this terrific poem from Robin Coste Lewis, a Motionpoems film.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Rudy Francisco & Javon Johnson!
“My left side is my best side. I have a best side. I have a better half. I am a half.”
Congratulations to Shay Alexi Stewart for topping 100,000 views on this fantastic poem! Watch more from CUPSI 2016 here.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Javon Johnson & Rudy Francisco!
Performing at IWPS 2019
“Here I go mastering all the lessons I’ve learned, losing myself and calling it love.”
Don’t miss this moving poem from Natasha Hooper, performing at IWPS 2019 in San Diego, CA.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Rudy Francisco & Javon Johnson!
Filmed by The Strivers Row
“Tell them that I was honest and felt everything.”
Don’t miss this stunning poem from Carvens Lissaint, filmed by The Strivers Row.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Rudy Francisco & Javon Johnson!
Performing at SAY Sí
“There we were, filling the space with the sound of us.”
Don’t miss this stellar poem from Ariana Brown, performing at SAY Sí in San Antonio, TX during AWP 2020.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Rudy Francisco & Javon Johnson!
Button Poetry Live
“Writing is a process where you place sentences in a sequence.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from Javon Johnson.
Javon;s highly-anticipated debut book, AIN’T NEVER NOT BEEN BLACK, is now available!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Bianca Phipps & Rachel Wiley!
“We don’t survive on accident.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Akeemjamal Rollins! Congrats Poet!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Javon Johnson!
Individual World Poetry Slam 2019
“What is patriotism to a body that is never enough for their country?”
Don’t miss this powerful poem from Usman Hameedi, performing at the Individual World Poetry Slam in 2019 San Diego, CA.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Rudy Francisco & Javon Johnson!