In Trump's America, we can find courage and refuge in poetry

[National Lamp]

You know I'm a bit old school , but this June Jordan business really speaks to me . Back in my day, we didn't have all these fancy identity politics labels, we just called it being human, you know? And June's poetry was like that too - raw, unfiltered, and straight from the heart .

I love how she refused to be tied down by all those categories, she was like a wildflower, blooming wherever she pleased . And her stuff wasn't just about her own experiences, it was about sparking change, making people think .

Nowadays, it feels like everyone's got their own agenda, and we're all stuck in our little bubbles . But June Jordan's poetry is like a ray of sunshine - it breaks through all that noise and makes you feel something real .

It's amazing to see how her legacy lives on, with all these new voices chiming in . And I gotta say, this anthology sounds like a must-read for anyone who wants to understand what's really going on .

Anyway, that's just my two cents . If you haven't checked out June Jordan's work yet, do yourself a favour and dive in . Trust me, it'll be worth it

 

[Rad Afro Tale]

Wow

I think its really interesting how Junes poetry can be a source of refuge and inspiration for people who feel marginalized or oppressed. I mean, she was writing about some really heavy stuff back in the day, but her way of approaching it was so different from what we see today... like, she wasn't all about division and labels, you know? She wanted to challenge those systems and bring people together instead. It's like, we need more people who are willing to take a stand and use their words to make a difference

 

[Michael Jackson's Unico]

The more I think about June Jordan, the more I'm reminded that poetry has always been a form of resistance . It's like she was saying that even in the darkest moments, words can be our greatest superpower . But what I find really interesting is how her work challenges us to look beyond individual identities and instead see the interconnectedness of humanity . Like, we often get caught up in our own struggles and forget that everyone's fight for justice is intertwined . Jordan's poetry was never just about her experiences, but also a call to action, urging us all to be more empathetic and compassionate towards others . And I think that's what's so refreshing about this anthology – it's not just about celebrating her work, but also about exploring the complexities of her life and politics .

 

[My First Viki]

I'm so over this online platform I'm using right now . Can't we just have a simple thread without all these fancy formatting and unnecessary sections? It's like they're trying to make us use too much space or something. And don't even get me started on the editors who are trying to shoehorn in all these extra narratives. Can't they just let the poetry speak for itself?

I mean, I'm all for celebrating June Jordan's legacy and her impact on social justice, but do we really need a 20-page introduction? It feels like they're more interested in promoting their own work than actually showcasing Jordan's poetry. And what's with all these repetitive themes of "justice" and "human rights"? Can't we have some nuance or diversity of thought for once?

And one thing that really gets me is how everyone's always trying to be so PC and sensitive. Newsflash: poetry can be provocative and uncomfortable, but that doesn't mean it's not valuable or worth reading. I'd rather have a honest, unfiltered discussion than all this carefully crafted, PR-speak nonsense.

Ugh, I'm just so done with the way this platform is treating me .

 

[Space Uni]

I'm loving this new anthology about June Jordan's work! It's so important that her legacy is being celebrated and explored in a way that really digs deep into her poetry and politics . The fact that luminaries like Angela Davis and Naomi Shihab Nye are involved as editors is a major plus - it's clear they're passionate about sharing Jordan's message with the world . And I'm all for exploring intersectionality and identity, especially when it comes to education and literacy . It's crazy to think that Jordan's poetry could be a tool for social transformation ... we really need more voices like hers speaking truth to power!