Celebrate Black Poetry Day with j.e.Rosser
October 17 is Black Poetry Day, an annual observance to honor all the talented African American poets, both past and present.
"It is a day to recognize their contributions to literature and celebrate the black experience as retold in poetry."
Here are 3 ways to celebrate, from National Today:
Support a Black poet
What better day to support the many talented black poets around you than on Black Poetry Day? Pick up the works of a new black poet. Share your favorite poetry from African American writers. Donate to a black literary magazine.
Host a poetry reading
Allow people to discover underrated black poets by organizing a poetry reading or poetry slam and inviting everyone you know.
Attend a predominantly black poetry slam
If you can’t organize a poetry slam, you can certainly attend one. Diversify your reading and learn more about the black experience and heritage by attending a poetry slam with predominantly black headliners.
Experience Race, part of the Rebirth of Free Verse series by j.e.Rosser, where literary boundaries are transcended by the melding of poetry and journalism, emotion and investigation, chaos and structure. This collection of poems captures three decades of observing the impacts of racial identity in America. Join j.e.Rosser as he explores color as a way of life.
About the Author: j.e.Rosser grew up in a family of avid readers and obtained his first library card at the age of six. He finds inspiration in journalism and history, and enjoys studying Walt Whitman, Erica Jong, and Langston Hughes. Rosser isn’t afraid to challenge traditional forms of writing. He aspires to take poetry to uncommon places, to meet unconventional people, and in the process, make a contribution to the craft as a passionate journo-poet. Apart from eating, drinking, and sleeping poetry, Rosser spends much of his time in nature as a runner and cyclist. You may also find him roaming the casinos.
