On today’s episode of VS, Ajanae and Brittany were joined by poet Omatara James. Join them as they discuss the failure of poetry as a savior, whistleblowers, art as a meet cute, resisting shielding the speaker, and building trust with the reader.
Until Next Time:
Here is some media to accompany your experience of the episode and a writing prompt to tide you over until we meet again!
- Sharon Olds: Sharon Olds talks about her work
- Michaela Coel: 'There is power in the word no': Michaela Coel’s journey from Chewing Gum to I May Destroy You | CBC Comedy
- Lucille Clifton: Lucille Clifton talks of her books of poems, including “Good Times”
