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Dallas’ newly named poet laureates, Black Ceasar and youth poet Cadence Diggs, say their mission is to simply make poetry accessible, visible and deeply rooted in the communities they serve.

Meet Dallas’ newest poet laureates building a more inclusive poetry scene

Zara Amaechi

Dallas’ new poet laureates, Black Caesar and Cadence Diggs, are working to bring poetry into schools, communities and make it accessible to all.

A champion slam poet, teacher and motivational speaker, Joaquin Zihuatanejo grew up in East Dallas, reading poems to his grandfather.

Arts & Culture

Dallas appoints its first poet laureate

Jerome Weeks

Joaquín Zihuatanejo grew up in East Dallas, plans to be a "catalyst" for poetry in the city

Education

Dallas Fifth Graders Find A Voice Through Poetry

Galilee Abdullah

Getting on stage and sharing your inner-thoughts can be nerve-wracking for anyone — let alone fifth graders —but that's what over a hundred of them did…

Texan Slam Poet's 'Ode To Whataburger’ Goes Viral (Video)

Eric Aasen

A video of a poetic love letter to Whataburger is going viral. Houston poet Amir Safi recently performed ‘Ode to Whataburger’ at the Texas Grand Slam…