"There are many of them, and I get to play some role in making sure that these voices have the space and platform to speak." Throughout 2020, those priorities did not falter or wane. "I am reminded that these are not especially unique times," he said. "White supremacy is a constant and what may be changing is how we react to anyone saying that. For Dawes, poetry is a mechanism with which to propel forward, keeping history in the mix as conduct for the future is built.

Source: Daily Sun January 06, 2021 03:00 UTC