Next Man Up, Poetry in Motion

Healing Through Words: Promoting Mental Health and Humanity


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Donavan LeDean hosts "Next Man Up, Poetry in Motion," a program focused on promoting mental health through spoken word. Guest poet Jenny Uddin, a criminal justice major, shares her journey of returning to poetry after witnessing the traumas of her field. She recounts a particularly impactful experience working with women in a jail, which led her back to writing. The show features various poets, including Jenny, who perform their works on themes like identity, mental health, and social justice. The program concludes with a message on self-pacing and human decency.

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Next Man Up, Poetry in MotionBy Donavan LeDean