The life and legacy of Louise Bennett: A Jamaican poet whose words still resonate
Louise Bennett was a Jamaican author, poet, and playwright who used her words to promote the culture and history of her home country. She was fondly known by many as …
Poetry and theatre
Grab your tickets for Meltdown at Southbank, curated by Grace Jones
One of the UK’s most prestigious music festivals welcomes Grace Jones for the 27th edition of Meltdown, which features an eclectic blend of artists and music genres. For her line-up, …
World Poetry Day: Profile on Paul Laurence Dunbar
Today is World Poetry Day, and to celebrate, we’re highlighting a poet some may not have heard about in mainstream circles. Today, we feature Paul Laurence Dunbar, poet, novelist, and …
See Benjamin Zephaniah at Sydenham Arts Festival
Benjamin Zephaniah headlines this year’s Sydenham Arts Festival. This is a rare chance to hear this iconic poet and musician hot from his international schedule. Zephaniah is a British Jamaican …
The American’T Dream (The Purse Suit Of Happyness)
Before the grammar police pipe up, the title isn’t misspelt. Well, not if seen as the play on words intended by spoken word poet Suli Breaks. Following the viral success of his …
Modern Day Slavery by Karmelle
Karmelle performing ‘Modern Day Slavery’ at Dark Sea Scrolls- Word Power and Sound. A monthly night hosted by El Crisis.
RSC’s all-black Julius Caesar comes to London
Shakespeare’s great political thriller finds dark contemporary echoes in modern Africa, a fast-moving thriller about a struggle for democracy. The dictator must be assassinated. But who will replace him? Julius …
Poem – Got Body by LD Henriquez
The official video for ‘Got Body’ by LD Henriquez. ‘Got Body’ is a poetic ode to body image and a stand against certain beauty industry ideals that dictate that ‘beauty’ …
George The Poet – The Olders ft Emmanuel Stanleys
George The Poet has written another great poem. The Olders highlights a subject close to my heart, the influence that certain ‘road men’ have on young boys. Having banged on about …
Stop Search showing at Broadway Theatre Catford
Stop Search is a hard-hitting story about the impact of police Stop and Search powers; of the tense drama young people must play out in the public space. It’s all …
Phenomenal Woman – Maya Angelou
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s sizeBut when I start to tell them,They think I’m telling lies.I say,It’s in the …
Babymother by George The Poet
I said “Wagwan little man? What, you not my friend? Cos I missed your birthday party you’re mad?” He said “Mummy was there so you shoulda been too” I’m thinkin …
Poem: Just Like Me by JaJa Soze
Rapper Jaja Soze has released his new spoken word poem today entitled Just Like Me. The poem asks “how can you want to kill me brother? I’m just like you.” That’s a …
I Am Nobody’s Nigger by Dean Atta
Poet Dean Atta wrote this poem in response to the conclusion of the Stephen Lawrence case. Within hours of it’s release the poem went viral.
10 Things I Want To Say To A Black Woman
Awesome poem by Joshua Bennett. Shot, Edited & Directed by Geno.tv. Music by Jason “Spanky” Edwards & Nana Kwabena.
Suli Breaks – The Box – Poem
Suli Breaks does it again with his spoken word. In this poem he captures the importance of waiting for the right time.
The Power of Black (Black History) – Suli Breaks
Suli Breaks released this new poem this month, marking the one month when the UK acknowledge our history.
RIP Troy Davis – Murdered 21 September 2011 – Poem
I’m on a madness, Thinking about the badness, humans visit on each other. Sent my petition for Troy’s stay of execution They killed him. Why did I bother? Still, gotta …
Louise Bennet: Miss Lou dies at 86
On Wednesday, Jamaican poet and folklorist Louise Simone Bennett-Coverly, who became the voice of the island’s culture at home and abroad, died in Toronto. She was 86 years old. Jamaica …
Am I Black Enuf for ya?
Am I Black Enuf for ya?B. Keith Wilson If I don’t call my brothas and sistas niggas,would I be Black Enuf For Ya?If I told you that I couldn’t rap …
A Dream Deferred
by Langston Hughes What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry uplike a raisin in the sun?Or fester like a sore–And then run?Does it stink like rotten meat?Or crust …
What A Real Sista Been Dyin’ To Say…
Sista, please”Time out!I need a word with youyou messin’ up my good thangand this just ‘aint gon’ doNow, understand – you can do what you want with your life”but your …
