I've
decided to celebrate 30 years of being a teeny tiny poet by amplifying
my poetic work in a big grown up way.
You now (only until the end of June) have the opportunity to
buy one, or two or three or several tiny origami folded poetry books by
yours truly as part of my fundraiser to publish my chapbook Such Rainbows a series of love poems to my inspired community edited by Mai'a Williams! Poetry for poetry's sake indeed!
These
teeny tiny books of poetry that has never been published anywhere
before are perfect for your pocket, for a gift or for a fabulous fan
during this hot hot summer!
Donate
$5 for one little book, $10 for 2 little books and $14 to take three
little books all the way home. Be sure to specify which books you want
and your current address!!!
Black Poetry
A big claim for a tiny book right?
Enjoy
some strong impact small poems inspired by Phillis Wheatley, Kanye
West, Saidiya Hartman, Countee Cullen, Margaret Danner and the blackest
things you know, like the ocean at night and wrought iron.
After Dark: Remix Haikus for June
This series of remix haikus based on June Jordan's Things That I Do in the Dark is a deep breath. A to do list. A prayer in a darkroom, a black feminist afterglow. The perfect thing to read this June.
Harlem Sidewalk Monument
to Straight Hair Gone Forever
This
experiment is a memorial to the over-rated straightness of a girl born
crooked. A series of intentional square poems engage the anthropology
of Zora Neale Hurston, steam of a Dominican hair salon, breakdancing,
cardboard and the undead Aaliyah. Yes.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Eternal Summer Potluck Series Continues with Samiya Bashir's GOSPEL
By popular demand we bring you back the series that started it all…the Eternal Summer of the Black Feminist Mind Potluck series!
Sunday June 17th
5pm
at Inspiration Station 2 (email brokenbeautifulpress@gmail.com for directions)
Continuing our 2012 focus on contemporary poetry we will be focusing on Samiya Bashir's GOSPEL:
Brilliant poet, educator and smiling visitation of sunshine Samiya Bashir's poetry rocks in your heart whether you read it with your eyes or your mouth. There is something so Sunday-perfect and sanctuary ironic about these poems that you will not want to miss this session! Read Lex's overjoyed review of Bashir's Gospel here: http://blackademics.org/2009/05/18/independent-black-gay-and-lesbian-publisher-redbone-press-presents-gospel-by-samiya-bashir/
The Eternal Summer of the Black Feminist Mind Potluck Series is a never-ending series of delicious gatherings celebrating, lifting up, studying and utilizing the legacy of Black feminist thought to save our lives and transform our communities in Durham, NC (and in your community if you choose to read along!) All people who are excited to be transformed by the brilliance of Black feminists are welcome to this child-inclusive space!
Sunday June 17th
5pm
at Inspiration Station 2 (email brokenbeautifulpress@gmail.com for directions)
Continuing our 2012 focus on contemporary poetry we will be focusing on Samiya Bashir's GOSPEL:
Brilliant poet, educator and smiling visitation of sunshine Samiya Bashir's poetry rocks in your heart whether you read it with your eyes or your mouth. There is something so Sunday-perfect and sanctuary ironic about these poems that you will not want to miss this session! Read Lex's overjoyed review of Bashir's Gospel here: http://blackademics.org/2009/05/18/independent-black-gay-and-lesbian-publisher-redbone-press-presents-gospel-by-samiya-bashir/
The Eternal Summer of the Black Feminist Mind Potluck Series is a never-ending series of delicious gatherings celebrating, lifting up, studying and utilizing the legacy of Black feminist thought to save our lives and transform our communities in Durham, NC (and in your community if you choose to read along!) All people who are excited to be transformed by the brilliance of Black feminists are welcome to this child-inclusive space!
Saturday, June 02, 2012
#pridepassionjune Mobile Homecoming Celebrates June Jordan this Pride Month!
It is June!!! My (Lex's) birthday month and pride month and the
official launch of the Mobile Homecoming social media presence so how do
we want to celebrate? With the words of our beloved chosen ancestor
June Jordan of course! This month as we remind you to help us get 30 new Monthly Sustainers,
we will be signal boosting the brilliance of June Jordan, especially
her passionate words about what it means to love ourselves with full
PRIDE! We invite you to check it out by:
following us on Twitter @mobilehomecomin or tumblr (mobilehomecoming.tumblr.com)
or
liking us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mobile-Homecoming/169518796401406
AND feel free to submit your own favorite June Jordan quotes to be included here: http://mobilehomecoming.tumblr.com/submit
Best. June. Ever. Happy Pride y'all!
Love,
Lex
following us on Twitter @mobilehomecomin or tumblr (mobilehomecoming.tumblr.com)
or
liking us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mobile-Homecoming/169518796401406
AND feel free to submit your own favorite June Jordan quotes to be included here: http://mobilehomecoming.tumblr.com/submit
Best. June. Ever. Happy Pride y'all!
Love,
Lex
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