"After Rubén, With Kinship" In a wide-ranging interview, Francisco Aragón counsels young Latinx poets introducing writers unfamiliar to American audiences, "to thoroughly document and internalize the context of the work and period of the subject or figure you want to bring to a U.S. audience. It will make for a more enriching experience and nourish you as an artist." via LATINO STORIES |
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Resources for Supporting and Uplifting the Black Community Black Arts Futures Fund: "Black Art Futures Fund (BAFF) is a collective of emerging philanthropists promoting the elevation and preservation of Black arts & culture. They provide grants to small ($750K or less) nonprofit organizations working to enhance the future of Black arts & culture." artEquity: "artEquity offers training and consulting services to individuals and organizations on creating and sustaining a culture of equity and inclusion through the arts and culture." Dismantling Racism Works: "Dismantling Racism Works (dRworks) is pleased to offer our workbook and other resources. We hope you find the material here useful to you, your organization, and your community. " |
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Poetry Daily stands with the Black community. We oppose racism, oppression, and police brutality. We will continue to amplify diverse voices in the poetry world. Black Lives Matter. |
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What Sparks Poetry: Jennifer Chang on "The World" "For days I could go nowhere. The temperature dwelled stubbornly below freezing. The roads were too slick to walk on. My car was encased in ice, a solid blue cube, and, quite comically, a red bicycle, leaning against a nearby shed, seemed to be waiting for me. I sat at the window, wearing two sweaters, looking at it." |
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