Omotara James vs. The Speaker

VS by Poetry Foundation

Apr 29, 202501:05:41Arts

On today’s episode of VS, Ajanae and Brittany are joined by poet Omotara James. Join them as they discuss the failure of poetry as savior, whistleblowers, art as a meet-cute, resisting shielding the speaker, and building...

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