Zenaida Peterson – “My Pronouns Are Black”

Performing at Rustbelt 2018.

“Sometimes I wake up a boy, switch to nothing by noon, go to sleep a girl. My pronouns are Black.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Zenaida Peterson , performing at the 2018 Rustbelt Poetry Festival in Detroit, MI.

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Zenaida Peterson – “Pride/Proud”


Performing at the 2018 Rustbelt Poetry Festival.

“I’m afraid of the parade. Of forcing my body into lines of police assaultants that are complacent in the killing of Black children.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Zenaida Peterson, 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!