The Poetry Vlog (TPV): A Poetry, Arts, & Social Justice Teaching Channel

In this episode, Lucia and I chat about so many things! As artist, scholar, public speaker, and activist, Lucia speaks to musing on Dionne Brand’s recent work, Twitter as a poetic and scholarly form, the importance of reciprocal community engagement, academia as a problematic institution, and more. We had so much fun and covered so much that I am breaking this into 2-3, bite-sized chunks for you. 

More on Lucia -- (www.empathywarrior.ca) // (twitter.com/empathywarrior) // Lucia is a postdoctoral fellow in English and Cultural Studies at McMaster University. Trained as a Canadianist, she studies the representation of sexual violence in literature and other media, with a particular focus on perpetrator narratives and the strategic uses of silence. Her other research interests include Black Canadian literature and autobiography studies. Lucia is also a painter, songwriter, and Internet loudmouth. ● The Poetry Vlog is a YouTube Channel and Podcast dedicated to building social justice coalitions through poetry, pop culture, cultural studies, and related arts dialogues. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to join our fast-growing arts & scholarship community (youtube.com/c/thepoetryvlog?sub_confirmation=1). Connect with us on Instagram (instagram.com/thepoetryvlog), Twitter (twitter.com/thepoetryvlog), Facebook (facebook.com/thepoetryvlog), and our website (thepoetryvlog.com).

Today's Flash Briefing is from guest interlocutor, Dr. Lucia Lorenzi, who reads Ross Gay's poem, "A Small Needful Fact." You can find the text itself here: (https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/small-needful-fact). Dr. Lorenzi will be the vlog guest tomorrow (Thurs), where you can view our YouTube chat or listen in here. 

More on Lucia -- (www.empathywarrior.ca) // (twitter.com/empathywarrior) // Lucia is a postdoctoral fellow in English and Cultural Studies at McMaster University. Trained as a Canadianist, she studies the representation of sexual violence in literature and other media, with a particular focus on perpetrator narratives and the strategic uses of silence. Her other research interests include Black Canadian literature and autobiography studies. Lucia is also a painter, songwriter, and Internet loudmouth. ● The Poetry Vlog is a YouTube Channel and Podcast dedicated to building social justice coalitions through poetry, pop culture, cultural studies, and related arts dialogues. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to join our fast-growing arts & scholarship community (youtube.com/c/thepoetryvlog?sub_confirmation=1). Connect with us on Instagram (instagram.com/thepoetryvlog), Twitter (twitter.com/thepoetryvlog), Facebook (facebook.com/thepoetryvlog), and our website (thepoetryvlog.com).

Today's Flash Briefing is from guest interlocutor, Dr. Lucia Lorenzi, who reads from Dionne Brand's forthcoming book, The Blue Clerk. You can find the text itself here: (https://granta.com/the-blue-clerk/). Dr. Lorenzi will be the vlog guest on Thursday, where you can view our YouTube chat or listen in here. Tune in tomorrow, too, for a second guest reading by her! 

More on Lucia -- (www.empathywarrior.ca) // (twitter.com/empathywarrior) // Lucia is a postdoctoral fellow in English and Cultural Studies at McMaster University. Trained as a Canadianist, she studies the representation of sexual violence in literature and other media, with a particular focus on perpetrator narratives and the strategic uses of silence. Her other research interests include Black Canadian literature and autobiography studies. Lucia is also a painter, songwriter, and Internet loudmouth.

Flash Briefings are 2 minutes or less "flash" readings for you to jumpstart your weekdays. They are published M - F. Feel free to comment, request, or chat with me via the links below. ● The Poetry Vlog is a YouTube Channel and Podcast dedicated to building social justice coalitions through poetry, pop culture, cultural studies, and related arts dialogues. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to join our fast-growing arts & scholarship community (youtube.com/c/thepoetryvlog?sub_confirmation=1). Connect with us on Instagram (instagram.com/thepoetryvlog), Twitter (twitter.com/thepoetryvlog), Facebook (facebook.com/thepoetryvlog), and our website (thepoetryvlog.com).

Today's Flash Briefing poetry reading is from Julian T. Brolaski's book of poems, "gowanius atropolis," and is the poem, "not/quite (cows in texas)." The Flash Briefings are 2 minutes or less "flash" readings for you to jumpstart your weekdays. They are published M - F. Feel free to comment, request, or chat with me via the links below. ● The Poetry Vlog is a YouTube Channel and Podcast dedicated to building social justice coalitions through poetry, pop culture, cultural studies, and related arts dialogues. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to join our fast-growing arts & scholarship community (youtube.com/c/thepoetryvlog?sub_confirmation=1). Connect with us on Instagram (instagram.com/thepoetryvlog), Twitter (twitter.com/thepoetryvlog), Facebook (facebook.com/thepoetryvlog), and our website (thepoetryvlog.com).

In this episode, Somaiya Daud and I talk about her book, "Mirage," which is available now for pre-order (somaiyabooks.com) and will be out August 28, 2018! We discuss incorporating Arab poetry, Moroccan apparel, and the her future-set sci-fi galaxy. I learned in the interview that poetry is part of how the book looks at translation, colonization, and the necessity of a future that does not center whiteness. Somaiya is a brilliant Ph.D. candidate the University of Washington, and I already cannot wait for the sequel to Mirage :). For more, visit her site, (somaiyabooks.com).

Flash Briefings are 2 minutes or less "flash" readings for you to jumpstart your weekdays. They are published M - F. Feel free to comment, request, or chat with me via the links below. ● The Poetry Vlog is a YouTube Channel and Podcast dedicated to building social justice coalitions through poetry, pop culture, cultural studies, and related arts dialogues. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to join our fast-growing arts & scholarship community (youtube.com/c/thepoetryvlog?sub_confirmation=1). Connect with us on Instagram (instagram.com/thepoetryvlog), Twitter (twitter.com/thepoetryvlog), Facebook (facebook.com/thepoetryvlog), and our website (thepoetryvlog.com).

Today's Flash Briefing poetry reading is the second installment from guest reader Somaiya Daud, author of "Mirage." "Mirage" is a young adult sci-fi and fantasy fiction novel that centers poetry as a light for de-colonial and feminist world building. Pre-order the book here: (www.somaiyabooks.com/books/). View/hear her vlog episode TOMORROW, Thursday, 8/9/18 :D. The Flash Briefings are 2 minutes or less "flash" readings for you to jumpstart your weekdays. They are published M - F. Feel free to comment, request, or chat with me via the links below. ● The Poetry Vlog is a YouTube Channel and Podcast dedicated to building social justice coalitions through poetry, pop culture, cultural studies, and related arts dialogues. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to join our fast-growing arts & scholarship community (youtube.com/c/thepoetryvlog?sub_confirmation=1). Connect with us on Instagram (instagram.com/thepoetryvlog), Twitter (twitter.com/thepoetryvlog), Facebook (facebook.com/thepoetryvlog), and our website (thepoetryvlog.com).

Tune in to hear Patrick and Chelsea laugh about, dance with, and break down the lyrics to Selena Gomez's hit single, "Back To You," also the featured single of the Netflix show, "13 Reasons Why"! Patrick and I are going to make weekly-ish pop culture commentary episodes a thing, so if this was funny and fun, let us know what you want us to discuss! Next week, for instance: Robyn! As always, make requests, commentary, or questions via the links below. ● The Poetry Vlog is a YouTube Channel and Podcast dedicated to building social justice coalitions through poetry, pop culture, cultural studies, and related arts dialogues. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to join our fast-growing arts & scholarship community (youtube.com/c/thepoetryvlog?sub_confirmation=1). Connect with us on Instagram (instagram.com/thepoetryvlog), Twitter (twitter.com/thepoetryvlog), Facebook (facebook.com/thepoetryvlog), and our website (thepoetryvlog.com).

Today's Flash Briefing poetry reading is from guest reader Somaiya Daud, author of "Mirage," a young adult sci-fi and fantasy fiction novel that centers poetry as a light for de-colonial and feminist world building. Pre-order the book here: (http://www.somaiyabooks.com/books/). View/hear her vlog episode on Thursday, 8/9/18. The Flash Briefings are 2 minutes or less "flash" readings for you to jumpstart your weekdays. They are published M - F. Feel free to comment, request, or chat with me via the links below. ● The Poetry Vlog is a YouTube Channel and Podcast dedicated to building social justice coalitions through poetry, pop culture, cultural studies, and related arts dialogues. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to join our fast-growing arts & scholarship community (youtube.com/c/thepoetryvlog?sub_confirmation=1). Connect with us on Instagram (instagram.com/thepoetryvlog), Twitter (twitter.com/thepoetryvlog), Facebook (facebook.com/thepoetryvlog), and our website (thepoetryvlog.com).