Next Man Up, Poetry in Motion

Donavan LeDean hosts "Next Man Up, Poetry in Motion," focusing on mental health and cultural expression. Guest Billy Allen, a librarian and branch manager at Whitney Library, discusses the challenges of serving diverse communities, including job seekers, unhoused individuals, and military veterans. He emphasizes the importance of mental health checks and leadership. Billy also highlights his initiative, Three Kings Vision, promoting literacy through hip-hop storytelling. The program also features various poets addressing themes like mental health, black love, and personal loss, underscoring the show's mission to inspire and educate.