An interview with Cave Canem poet Evie Shockley, author of the poetry collections the new black and a half-red sea.
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An interview with poet Evie Shockley, who visited City of Asylum for Cave Canem’s annual retreat and poetry reading in June 2016.
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On January 9, 2014Amiri Baraka, poet, playwright and activist, passed away at the age of 79. A leading figure of the Black Arts movement, today we remember Baraka by sharing an interview Sampsonia Way published in 2011, after he came to read with Cave Canem at City of Asylum/Pittsburgh.
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Renowned poet Nikki Giovanni discusses her views on censorship, voter suppression in the upcoming presidential elections, the tribute she’s organizing to celebrate Toni Morrison’s legacy, and offers a message to young black poets.
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Amiri Baraka, the activist, writer, and a prominent figure of the Civil Right Movement gives us his take on Occupy Wall Street movement.
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Sala Udin sits down with poet and activist Amiri Baraka to discuss politics, the future of black art, and the consequences of making political art in America. Their lively conversation is sprinkled with personal memories, sharp political commentary and humor.
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