Poetry to the People

For Students, Educators and All, here is a compilation of poems to support our consideration of self, society, history and liberation. These poets shows us ways to speak for ourselves and speak truth to power! Watch, listen, share, discuss, apply your knowledge, and do more research to support your learning.

Framing Identities and Experiences with Poetry:

Elizabeth Acevedo: “Afro-Latina”

Liza Jesse Peterson: “Waitress”

Marc Bamuthi Joseph: “Red Black and Green: Oakland”

Alex Dang: “What Kind of Asian Are You?”

Erykah Badu: “Friends, Fans and Artists Must Meet”

Javon Johnson: “Cuz He’s Black”

Sha’Condria “Icon” Sibley: “To All the Little Black Girls With Big Names” (Dedicated to Quvenzhane’ Wallis)

Elizabeth Acevedo: “An Open Letter to the Protesters Outside Plan Parenthood”

Kai Davis – “Ain’t I a Woman”

Terisa Siagatonu: “Raise Up”