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National Poetry Month: “Liturgy of a Holy Rock and Roll Poet” by Chris Wise
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a piece about struggling to be a writer and the blood, sweat, and tears of chasing a dream.
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Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “Color Study: Yellow” By Ariana Lee
Posted on · The Houston Youth Poet Laureate shares a poem inspired by her Asian American identity.
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National Poetry Month: “Sway” By Ebony Stewart
Posted on · The Houston poet performs a poem dedicated to Black women and girls everywhere.
Houston Matters
Making Sense Of False News Stories Spread Across Media Platforms (April 29, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: No one’s coming for your hamburgers, and the Vice President isn't pushing her book on migrants at the border. But boy did those false claims catch on recently. So, what do we do about this Pandora’s box of amplified false news spread among cable news, tabloids, and social media?
Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “For Tua Be” By April Lim
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by the memory of her long-lost uncle.
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National Poetry Month: “Leather Jacket” By Justin Jannise
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by an experience at a thrift store.
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National Poetry Month: “The New Cartography” By Julia Guez
Posted on · The Houston-born poet and translator talks about discovering the power of the written word and reads one of her works.
Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “Cooking Poems On Stoves” By Zachary Caballero
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by the language of food.
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National Poetry Month: “The Joy of Seniorhood” By Francis T. Goodbeer
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by what she calls the most exciting time of her life.
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National Poetry Month: “Shopping While Black” By Loyce Gayo
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem written in response to an interaction at a grocery store.
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National Poetry Month: “Always In Medias-Res” By Ji Yoon Lee
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem that explores the in-between spaces of language, translation and identity.
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National Poetry Month: “Killdeer” By Nick Flynn
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a broken wing dance.
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National Poetry Month: “Toldos Azules” By Patricia Coral
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem written in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
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National Poetry Month: “Saffron” By Amir Safi
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by his mother’s cooking.
Arts & Culture
Just Add Water: Houston Students Leave Hidden “Rain Poems” Around Buffalo Bayou Park
Posted on · The project will last for the month of April, which is National Poetry Month.