Performed at WoWPS 2020
Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Keisha Lambert, performing at WoWPS 2020 in Dallas, TX
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Performed at WoWPS 2020
Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Native Child, performing at WoWPS 2020 in Dallas, TX
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Featuring at Button Poetry Live.
“He once said I’m cute when I’m angry. Well, I’m about to look phenomenal.”
Don’t miss this remarkable poem by Emi Mahmoud, featuring at Button Poetry Live. 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, or watch LIVE from our YouTube Channel.
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, Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, Olivia Gatwood, Donte Collins, our newest release from Sabrina Benaim & more.
“I don’t look like most of my family, I look like the people who hurt my family.”
Congratulations to Jess on topping 100,000 views on this wonderful poem.
Come to Minneapolis, MN, June 2-3 for the 2017 Rustbelt Poetry Festival, hosted by Button Poetry! Tickets are now available!
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“I can’t help but notice how painting poverty in whiteface makes it fantasy.”
Congratulations to Imani on topping 500,000 views on this powerful poem. Check out more from Imani here and here.
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“How can you say Jesus was a white man when he died the blackest way possible? With his hands up, with his mother watching.”
Congratulations to Crystal on topping 250,000 views on this incredible poem. Check out more from Crystal here and here.
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Performing at WOWPS 2016.
“I painted over the walls, I wrote the poems, I shook
your goddamn boots. Now you want out?”
Don’t miss this amazing poem from Jeanann Verlee, performing at the 2016 Women of the World Poetry Slam in Brooklyn, NY.
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Featuring at WOWPS 2016
“It’s ironic, how I can’t send my rapist to prison without feeling
guilty, like I’m the one taking something from him.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from Chrysanthemum Tran, performing at the 2016 Women of the World Poetry Slam in Brooklyn, NY. Check out more from Chrysanthemum here and here.
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“I don’t look like most of my family, I look like the people who hurt my family.”
Don’t miss this powerful poem from Jess Rizkallah, performing at the 2016 Women of the World Poetry Slam.
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“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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