Ebony Stewart – “Slapboxing”

Performing at the Historic Victory Grill

“The idea is to strike your opponent without them striking you.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Ebony Stewart, performing at the Historic Victory Grill in Austin, TX.

Ebony’s spectacular book, BloodFresh is now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Neil Hilborn, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Blythe Baird, Rachel Wiley, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!

Best of Button Week 356

“Being angry at dying people is never fair. They need you. You’re the one that’s still alive.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Ollie Schminkey! Congrats Poet!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Ollie Schminkey, Andrea Gibson, Neil Hilborn, Porsha Olayiwola, L.E. Bowman, Javon Johnson, Omar Holmon, and our newest release from Rachel Wiley!

Clarity Levine – “Placebo”

Performing at Rustbelt

“You scoffed at me. You, who knows nothing of my illness. You, who met this body when the self-inflicted cuts had already healed.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Clarity Levine, performing at Rustbelt in St. Louis, MO

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Neil Hilborn, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Blythe Baird, Andrea Gibson, and our newest release from Rachel Wiley!

Zora Howard – “Sistergirlfriend”

Performed at the Striver’s Row

“Let me remind you: you are so goddamn beautiful. You are a hundred miles deep, two-thousand degrees squeezed to bursting brilliance.”

Don’t miss this beautiful poem from Zora Howard, performing at the Striver’s Row

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Javon Johnson, Rudy Francisco, Michael Lee, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, Omar Holmon, and our newest releases from Andrea Gibson & Rachel Wiley!

Andrea Gibson – “The Day You Died Because You Wanted To” (100K Views!)

“Imagine choosing nothing at all. Imagine something hurting that bad.”

Congratulations to Andrea Gibson for topping 100,000 views on this powerful poem! Watch more from Andrea here and here.

Get Andrea’s phenomenal book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Hanif Abdurraqib, Phil Kaye, Dave Harris, Kevin Kantor, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Rachel Wiley!

Ryan J. – “Zombies in the Dark”

Filmed by SlamFind

“These zombies won’t have to think about when and where they aren’t welcome, or the names people might call them: ghoul, monster, thug, Black. These zombies will find joy in their bodies.”

Don’t miss this excellent poem from Ryan J., filmed by SlamFind.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Natasha T. Miller, Neil Hilborn, Omar Holmon, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest releases from Andrea Gibson & Rachel Wiley!

Adam Falkner – “Joey From Dawson’s Creek Was My Beard”

Performing at Honey in Minneapolis, MN.

“Joey from Dawson’s Creek was my beard, which if you don’t know means she was my prom date, my monster truck, my main squeeze, rumor-swatter.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Adam Falkner, performing at Honey in Minneapolis, MN.

Adam’s award-winning book, The Willies is now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Javon Johnson, Sabrina Benaim, Kevin Kantor, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest releases from Andrea Gibson & Rachel Wiley!