Next Man Up, Poetry in Motion: Yahya and Living Room Poetry Turn Spoken Word into Social Change
Download MP3Donavan LeDean hosts "Next Man Up, Poetry in Motion," a show focused on promoting mental health through spoken word. Guest Yahya, a Las Vegas spoken word artist, discusses his journey from high school rap battles to performing poetry with his group, Living Room Poetry. Yahya emphasizes the importance of poetry in addressing social issues and educating the public. He shares his marketing strategy of personal engagement and the organic growth of Living Room Poetry. The show also features various poets, including Chelsea Morae, who shares a deeply personal poem about motherhood and self-discovery, and Walter English, who reads "Thoughts from a Black Boy in America." The program concludes with a message of perseverance and confidence in achieving success.
