John Agard emigrated from Guiana to the UK in 1977 with his partner the poet Grace Nichols. He published his first book of poetry when still in sixth-form, and even in his early work was already taking an absurdist’s view of race and social class. His humour is crucial to his unique piercing of social… Continue reading Flag, by John Agard, presented by Russell Evans.
Trans Rights are Human Rights, written by Dr. Margaret Prior
The article below has been written by Dr. Margaret Prior from Plymouth Business School (PBS). Trans rights are human rights! Recent months have seen increasing media coverage and social media commentary on the issues around gender reassignment and trans rights. The so-called ‘debate’ has focused on wild assumptions with little or no basis in fact… Continue reading Trans Rights are Human Rights, written by Dr. Margaret Prior
Poem: This Morning I Pray for My Enemies by Joy Harjo – 1951.
Poem: This Morning I Pray for My Enemies by Joy Harjo – 1951. The Poem below is presented by Russell Evans, Associate Lecturer from the School of Society and Culture: And whom do I call my enemy? An enemy must be worthy of engagement. I turn in the direction of the sun and keep… Continue reading Poem: This Morning I Pray for My Enemies by Joy Harjo – 1951.
Poem: ‘Aunt Jemima’ by Lucille Clifton.
Poem: ‘Aunt Jemima’ by Lucille Clifton. The Poem below is presented by Russell Evans, Associate Lecturer from the School of Society and Culture: aunt jemima white folks say i remind them of home i who have been homeless all my life except for their kitchen cabinets. i who have made the best of everything pancakes… Continue reading Poem: ‘Aunt Jemima’ by Lucille Clifton.
Sheila Benedis – poet and artist. A Celebration of Life
Sheila Benedis – poet and artist. A Celebration of Life The Poem below is presented by Russell Evans, Associate Lecturer from the School of Society and Culture: Sheila Benedis is an artist and poet living in Westchester, New York. Sheila was born in the midst of the Great Depression in the early 1930s to… Continue reading Sheila Benedis – poet and artist. A Celebration of Life