On today’s episode of VS, Brittany and Ajanae interviewed Jada Renée Allen. Listen in as they discuss their rabbit holes of research, “Drill” the manuscript and the music, the relationship between Black women and water, and the influences on our poetics. 

Until Next Time: 

Here is some media to accompany your experience of the episode and a writing prompt to tide you over until we meet again!

• Alexus Rhone - Playwright Alexus Rhone on Taking God's Call and Taking Your Meds
• Patricia Smith - Dear Poet 2024: Patricia Smith Reads “When the Burning Begins”
• Rita Dove - Rita Dove for Fulbright World Poetry Day 2021

Writing Prompt: 

Write an ode in gratitude for an artist or character who shifted the way you see yourself. 

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