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Austin has now joined the ranks of Texas cities who have a designated poet laureate.

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The Five Lamps Arts Festival have announced the line-up for their 2025 edition, set to take place between Monday, March 24 ...

Do you ever think about how poetry’s is relevant to politics? Dujie Tahat does. Tahat is Seattle’s new Civic Poet for the ...

What does war look like from the inside? Ask Congo’s young slam poets.

Chicago rapper and Pivot Gang leader Saba and Grammy Award-winning super-producer No ID release a powerhouse joint album.

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