Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with Emmy Award-winning poet Boris “Bluz” Rogers. Bluz is at the top of his game and continues to push the boundaries of what spoken word looks like not only in Charlotte but across the country. Listen as Bluz discusses his beginnings in poetry, the next levels of cultural engagement, mentoring younger artists and how Charlotte can continue to be a world class city. (Episode 5)

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