A Conversation with Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez

Jason Magabo Perez, San Diego's Poet Laureate, engages with UC San Diego's Erik Mitchell in a revealing conversation about his poetic journey and its impact on community and self-awareness. Perez shares readings from his work, which weaves together narratives of grief, identity, and resilience. His ability to articulate complex emotions and historical contexts through poetry provides a window into the experiences of Filipino-American communities and broader societal issues. He also discusses his initiatives as Poet Laureate, emphasizing his commitment to making poetry accessible and relevant to a wide audience. His projects aim to foster a vibrant literary culture in San Diego, highlighting the power of poetry to build solidarity, empower youth, and give voice to marginalized communities. Series: "Writers" [Humanities] [Show ID: 39322]

You can listen to A Conversation with Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez online on Radio and Podcast. Open the player on this page to stream the available audio.

A Conversation with Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez is an episode from Poetry (Audio) by UCTV.

This episode is 01:13:30 long.

This episode was published on Mar 14, 2024.

Yes. Use the heart button on the episode page to add it to your favorite episodes list.

Yes. This page shows related episodes from Poetry (Audio) when more episodes are available from the podcast feed.