Winnipeg, MB, CANADA - Click over to CBC to see Winnipeg Artist, Joanne Roberts’, piece about confronting the internal nuances of colourism with a nod to her traditional cultural dishes.

Pasadena, CA, USA - Take a second to let some poetry from Artist, RaeAnne Chanelle, resonate deeply. Take a thematic dive!

Bowie, USA - Sadia Alao’s spoken word video Black Girl Bitter is a powerful, unforgettable work, and we are so pleased to feature her as an artist.

Calgary, CANADA - Kelly’s poem Lotus Flower explores the notion of a woman's place in society from the moment that she is born. It challenges social, traditional and cultural expectations.

Toronto, CANADA - Breaking apart traditional visual structures of the english language somehow feels most natural when discussing our most carnal feelings. We’re very excited to bring you these poetic excerpts from this very exciting artist, Jäjé!

Western NY, UNITED STATES - Let us pray is a spoken word video where the voice speaks on issues, dangers, problems and injustices many face, endure and fight through in this country and around the world.

Toronto, CANADA - We haven’t done a lot of poetry on the Festival, and Fareh’s work is an amazing place to start. He’s a gorgeous writer, who’s work is moving and thought-provoking.