Sounds of Change: A Podcast on Poetry and Social Movements
Sounds of Change invites poets to share how they are using their work to promote positive change within their communities. We explore topics like feminism, social justice, and peace through a poetic lens. Sit back and enjoy the conversation, guided by Kent State journalism graduate student Jamie Brian.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 6
- Years Active
- 2023
Episode Six: A Conversation With Anastasia Simms and Irving Benitez on Feminist Poetry
Anastasia Simms and Irving Benitez, two English majors at Kent State University, share poems on the topics of feminism and gender identity.
Episode Five: A Conversation With Michelle Smith on Feminist Poetry
Michelle Smith, a Cleveland-based poet, shares poetry on feminism. Her chapbooks include Ariel in Black and Facebook 41. Read more of her work here: https://www.writermichellersmith.com
Episode Four: A Conversation With Kimberlee Medicine Horn Jackson on Indigenous Poetry
Kimberlee Medicine Horn Jackson, a member of the Yankton Sioux, shares poetry on the Native American Boarding School Era of American history. She received her M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Ashland …
Episode Three: A Conversation With Dionne D. Hunter on Poetry and Social Justice
Poet and spoken word artist Dionne D. Hunter joins us for a discussion on poetry and social justice. You can learn more about her work here: https://www.dionnehunter.org/
Episode Two: A Conversation With Charlie Malone on Environmental Poetry
Charlie Malone, assistant director of Wick Poetry Center, joins us for a conversation on environmental poetry and the Poetic Inventory of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Learn more about this project …
Episode One: A Conversation With David Hassler on Peace and Conflict
In this episode, David Hassler discusses Wick Poetry Center's community projects on peace and conflict, including Dear Ukraine, Armed With Our Voices and Global Peace Poem. You can read more about th…