The marginalization of spoken word, slam poetry
Them: “So, what do you do?” Me: “I’m a poet.” Them: “Me too! What kind?” Me: “Spoken word.” Them:...
Read MoreOct 6, 2019 | Columns, 2019, Arts, BIPOC, Social Justice
Them: “So, what do you do?” Me: “I’m a poet.” Them: “Me too! What kind?” Me: “Spoken word.” Them:...
Read MoreSep 11, 2019 | 2019, Arts, BIPOC, Eastern Iowa, News and Features, Social Justice
The Englert Theatre was doing what it’s always done, collaborating with other community entities,...
Read MoreSep 1, 2019 | 2019, BIPOC, Eastern Iowa, News and Features, People Profiles, Social Justice
Theresa Heitz comes across as soft-spoken, humble, and preferring to be behind the scenes .But...
Read MoreAug 29, 2019 | Columns, 2019, Arts, BIPOC, Eastern Iowa, Social Justice
Since he released his first book, “Look Black Boy,” this spring, Caleb “The...
Read MoreThese two stories showing at FilmScene are set thousands of miles, and hundreds of years, apart....
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