Posts Tagged as "Poetry"

A car windshield has a butterfly sticker next to a sticker saying "wag more."

“The monarchs in my neighborhood:” A poem about moving to a new city

Oct. 5, 2021 / By
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In this poem, VoiceWaves reporter Rachel Livinal writes about her transition from a small city to the much larger city of Long Beach, and how she's learned to move through it all.

PHOTOS: Long Beach youth uplift city issues through dance and performances at the 13th annual Yellow Lounge

Aug. 7, 2019 / By
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Long Beach youth uplifted the importance of culture and voice during the 13th annual Yellow Lounge Saturday night.

A Cabrillo High School Dreamer’s Poem

Feb. 4, 2019 / By
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A visual poem by a local youth. "This is dedicated to all the Dreamers and to all the people who support us, thank you."

We Are Still Here (Poem)

Jan. 4, 2017 / By
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Youth Reporter Ben Novotny turns to art to comment on the nation's political landscape.

I Slam, Therefore I Am: A Look into the LB Poetry Scene

Jan. 23, 2014 / By
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Between Artesia Boulevard and Ocean Boulevard, sectioned off by Sante Fe and the San Gabriel River, there are more open mic events than one can count on two hands.

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Define Pretty

Oct. 27, 2013 / By
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Editor: One in an occasional posting of interesting videos

Katie Makkai, a veteran poetry slammer – defining the word “pretty”...

Richmond’s Hometown Champion Of Verse

May. 23, 2012 / By
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Q n A, Edgardo Cervano-Soto
EDITOR’S NOTE: Nyabingha McDowell, 15, began performing spoken word over a year ago with one of Richmond’s most exciting artist groups, RAW Talent...

San Jose Poet Lorenz Mazon Damuk; “Fat”

Dec. 2, 2011 / By
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Lorenz Mazon Damuk is a San Jose writer and community organizer.
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