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DOYALI FARAH ISLAM READS HER POETRY

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

Every encounter I have with Doyali Farah Islam is a positive one. Doyali and I chat, laugh, and share ideas and info on poetry. The positivity in Doyali’s poems are a reflection of her ways of interacting with people. … Continue reading →

INTERVIEW WITH DOYALI FARAH ISLAM

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

Doyali Farah Islam offers Yusuf and the Lotus Flower as her first collection of poetry. She is the first-place winner of Contemporary Verse 2‘s 35th Anniversary Contest, and her poems appear in Grain Magazine (38.2), amongst other places. Born to Bangladeshi parents, Islam grew up … Continue reading →

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YUSUF AND THE LOTUS FLOWER

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

Yusuf and the Lotus Flower By Doyali Farah Islam Reviewed by Jorge Antonio Vallejos The cover of Doyali Farah Islam’s debut poetry collection sees a man kneeling on a prayer mat. He is relaxed, in contemplation, and at peace. … Continue reading →

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HAPPY NEW YEAR

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

Monday January 2, 2012 Dear Readers, Thank you for all your support in 2011. You many comments, views, and sharing of posts helped keep me going. May 2012 bring you much Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness Goodness Focus Gentleness Discipline … Continue reading →

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HOLIDAYS ON ICE

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Black Coffee Poet

Holidays On Ice By David Sedaris Reviewed by Jorge Antonio Vallejos Two hours ago I saw a BBC interview with British writer Susan Hill. When asked about the importance of reading in a writer’s life Hill said, “It’s the only … Continue reading →

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BROKEN ARROW 2 POETS TRISTAN MARTELL AND RYAN RAINVILLE READ THEIR POEMS “TOMAHAWK TIME ACTION” + “DOUBLE STANDARD”

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Black Coffee Poet

Meeting with Tristan Martell to tape him read his poem Tomahawk Time Action was fun. Tristan immediately got into performance mode and started his intro followed by his work. Pure positivity all around. Enjoy Martell’s experimental poetry. And check … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEWS WITH BROKEN ARROW 2 CONTRIBUTORS TRISTAN MARTELL AND RYAN RAINVILLE + ARTWORK FROM BROKEN ARROW 2: OUR FOOTPRINTS: JOURNEYS ON THE RED ROAD

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Black Coffee Poet

Tristan Martell is from Waterhen Lake First Nations Saskatchewan. He is Cree and Cambodian mix and identifies himself as Cree heritage. He is a B-boy (breakdancer), Powow Grassdancer, youth worker , and is a spiritual student of indigenous knowledge. He plans … Continue reading →

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BROKEN ARROW 2: OUR FOOTPRINTS: JOURNEYS ON THE RED ROAD

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Black Coffee Poet

BROKEN ARROW 2 OUR FOOTPRINTS: JOURNEYS ON THE RED ROAD By Sagatay Men’s Writing Group Reviewed by Jorge Antonio Vallejos Footprints show you were a person has been and where they are going. Some are deep, others are surface, all … Continue reading →

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REMEMBERING THE FORGOTTEN WOMEN OF DECEMBER 6TH: POETRY AND PROSE BY SUSAN BLIGHT AND LINDSAY CZITRON

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Black Coffee Poet

Susan Blight is a member of Couchiching First Nation, Anishinaabe, Turtle Clan. She received an M.F.A. from the University of Windsor (2007) in Integrated Media, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography (2004) and a Bachelor of Arts in Film … Continue reading →

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REMEMBERING THE FORGOTTEN WOMEN OF DECEMBER 6TH: INTERVIEW WITH TORONTO RAPE CRISIS CENTRE/MULTICULTURAL WOMEN AGAINST RAPE COUNSELOR MICHELLE BASHA

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Black Coffee Poet

Michelle Basha a native of Trinidad & Tobago who migrated to Canada at the age of 8. Basha faced racism head on at an early age along with repeated acts of sexual assault, up until the age of 14. Basha … Continue reading →

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