
Poetry is Freedom
Are you looking for creative inspiration? Poetry is Freedom, hosted by LaRisa Denise, is a podcast that centers Black and Brown artists using one of the most liberatory mediums in existence: poetry. As the title suggests, she considers poetry a freedom we must protect and advance at all costs. Each week listeners will hear a popular poem, a few reflective questions to inspire your own writing, and a piece from the host. Tune in if you love poetry, need more poetry from marginalized communities in your readings, or find yourself looking for inspiration for your own writing.
Podcasting since 2021 • 16 episodes
Poetry is Freedom
Latest Episodes
Saying the Hard Things, Praying the Real Things with Maya
I spoke with Maine's Seventh Poet Laureate this week. That's the tweet.This episode was so lovely, but I should issues a soft trigger warning for light discussion about mental health issues and s*icide. They were so much fun to speak wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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Living Through Each Season with LB
This week I am joined by an RDU poet who has some amazing insights into healing, God, and poetry: LB! We had a fun conversation and I share a poem about my mom's favorite movie titled "Sophia's Advice". Tune in!Please show your love to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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Feeling Seen, Feeling Precious with Jamie Cooley
We're talking family, representation, and of course, healing! Join me and my lovely guest and fellow scholar in the ivory tower: Jamie Cooley. (She does research on poetry too!) We had a great conversation and I share one of my favorite p...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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Writing Along Your Path to Healing with Courtney Faye Taylor
"The page has already served me..." Just a snippet of the wisdom shared with us this week as we talk about writing, journaling, Toni Cade Bambara, and healing! The second season is off to a great start with the incomparable talents of Courtney ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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Season 2 | Season Teaser
I'm back! I am super excited to share this new season with you. The theme for this season is healing. *deep breath* I have a few guests this season and of course you will still hear some original poems from me, your host, LaRisa Denise. Stay tu...
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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