Grandfather Sends His Good Wishes [Video]

incarnation

David Jewell remembers his grandfather and associates him with their shared rituals, in this poem and its accompanying video.

The Hip Coffeehouse: A Blueprint

coffee shop

Interested in opening one of those hip coffee shops you’re never invited to? Here’s how to do it.

10 Responses to the Phrase ‘Man Up’

Screen Shot 2012-02-08 at 9.43.32 PM

A spoken word poem by 2-time National Poetry Slam champion, activist and social justice educator Guante.

The Male Ego

Screen Shot 2012-01-25 at 8.36.01 AM

A spoken word poem about what it means to be a man.

My 2 Cents for the 99%

my 2 cents for the 99 percent

To the 99%, with love, from Bangkok. A spoken word poetry video about money.

Style Is a Difference, a Way of Doing It, a Way of Being Done

On Style video by Fantavious Fritz

Charles Bukowski: “To do a dangerous thing with style is what I call art.”

Respect: Gil Scott-Heron Died In New York City

The legendary poet, musician and author has died at the age of 62.

Poetry: @NikkiBlak at Ink Slam

Inglewood's own Nikki Blak graced the stage of Da Poetry Lounge for their Ink Slam, speaking about why children are not toys. Catch Nikki Blak every Monday night alongside her partner in crime Judy Holiday, hosting Brass Knuckles in south Los Angeles.  You can read our first person perspective on it for more information. [Source: [...]

Poetry: Boom!

If you missed Jimetta Rose, Nikki Blak, Tamara Blue, Judy Holiday, and Simply Kat at Brass Knuckles this past Monday, you might as well feel horrible and have sex with elves.