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June Jordan believed in the concept of “Poetry for the People” and demonstrated this through her staunch dedication to protest poetry. In this course, we’ll spend time with political poetry and examine its artistic purpose. What can be achieved through the protest poem that differs from other poetic forms? How might one’s identity shape their relationship to political poetry? Participants should walk away with a clearer understanding of how to incorporate personal politics into poetry. The ideal participant is beginner to intermediate.
When: September 17, 7:00-8:30 p.m. EST
Where: Zoom (link provided after registration)
Class Size: 15 participants
About the instructor:
Musu Bangura is an artist originally from Washington, D.C. and currently residing in Chicago, Illinois. They are the author of the essay-book “…Considers Lil’ Kim’s Hard Core.” Their work has been published in New Delta Review, Apogee Journal, Southeast Review, and more. In 2020, they were selected as a 2020 Best of the Net Poetry finalist. Musu is a teaching artist at the Chicago Poetry Center, and has served as a judge for three years at Poetry Out Loud’s City and Metro Regionals. Musu can be found gazing at Lake Michigan or under a weighted blanket.
June Jordan believed in the concept of “Poetry for the People” and demonstrated this through her staunch dedication to protest poetry. In this course, we’ll spend time with political poetry and examine its artistic purpose. What can be achieved through the protest poem that differs from other poetic forms? How might one’s identity shape their relationship to political poetry? Participants should walk away with a clearer understanding of how to incorporate personal politics into poetry. The ideal participant is beginner to intermediate.
When: September 17, 7:00-8:30 p.m. EST
Where: Zoom (link provided after registration)
Class Size: 15 participants
About the instructor:
Musu Bangura is an artist originally from Washington, D.C. and currently residing in Chicago, Illinois. They are the author of the essay-book “…Considers Lil’ Kim’s Hard Core.” Their work has been published in New Delta Review, Apogee Journal, Southeast Review, and more. In 2020, they were selected as a 2020 Best of the Net Poetry finalist. Musu is a teaching artist at the Chicago Poetry Center, and has served as a judge for three years at Poetry Out Loud’s City and Metro Regionals. Musu can be found gazing at Lake Michigan or under a weighted blanket.