When I perform …

When I perform my poetry — and I purposely say perform instead of read -– I understand that I’m going to be measured against my looks no matter what, and I want that to be part of the critical discourse around my poetry. I know full well that my validity as an artist is undermined … Continue reading →

“You are too ugly to be raped”

Pages Matem performing “Piñata” during semifinals for DC’s Beltway Poetry Slam at the 2013 National Poetry Slam Pages Matam’s facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages.matam thanks to my friend Paola for the link! Continue reading →

Slam Poetry: “Sons”

“Sons” – Teresa Siagatonu and Rudy Francisco performing for Hollywood’s Da Poetry Lounge during semifinals at 2013 National Poetry Slam. DPL ended up taking 2nd in the tournament (from the YouTube description) Continue reading →