“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.
Mahogany L. Browne – “When 12 Play Was On Repeat”
“Beneath his hungry hands, even then, you were frowning in the dark.”
Performing at the AWP 2015 Button Poetry/Organic Weapon Arts showcase. Check out this poem and more in Mahogany’s excellent book.
Hanif Abdurraqib – “On the Filming of Black Death”
“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.
Best of Button Week 50
“Every day I am here is another day the ache did not swallow me.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button Playlist, featuring the hottest recent videos on the Button YouTube channel. Updated every week! Today’s additions: Evan Knoll & Theresa Davis. Congratulations poets!
Make sure to check out our books and merchandise in the Button Store!
Anis Mojgani – “21 Thoughts on the Stereotype that All Brown People Are Terrorists”
“It is always easiest to turn our hearts by affecting our eyes.”
Check out this excellent poem from Anis Mojgani, performing at the Great Plains Poetry Pile-Up.
Make sure to check out our books and merchandise in the Button Store!
Poets Danez Smith, Nikkita Oliver & Jamila Woods Perform w/ Macklemore on Late Show
Last night, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert brought out Macklemore to perform a rendition of ‘White Privilege II’ featuring spoken word from Button poet Danez Smith and Seattle-based poet Nikkita Oliver. The song also features vocals from poet Jamila Woods. Check out the incredible performance below!
Check out Danez Smith’s brilliant book here, as well as his full poem, ‘Dear White America’.
Kayla Q – “Questions I’ve Been Asked as a Midwife”
“We are the granddaughters of the witches they forgot to burn”
Don’t miss this great poem from Kayla Q, performing at the Great Plains Poetry Pile-Up.
Best of Button Week 49
“I realize now that I cannot grow for anybody but myself.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button Playlist, featuring the hottest recent videos on the Button YouTube channel. Updated every week! Today’s additions: Sienna Burnett, Sarah Kay, & Mike McGee. Congratulations poets!
Make sure to check out our books and merchandise in the Button Store!
Giddy Perez – “Giddy Scissorhands” (Button Poetry Live)
“I’m like a magician / come watch me do a fade.”
Check out this inspiring poem from Giddy Perez, performing at Button Poetry Live.
Minnesota folks! Don’t miss the next Button Poetry Live, February 1st (TOMORROW) in downtown Saint Paul!
Best of Button Week 48
“Will it reimburse me for my cousin’s casket? Will it unbury his body? Will it remove his name from a tombstone?”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button Playlist, featuring the hottest recent videos on the Button YouTube channel. Updated every week! Today’s additions: Crystal Valentine, Johnny Osi, Sean Mulroy & RJ Walker. Congratulations poets!
Make sure to check out our books and merchandise in the Button Store!