It is edited by Kevin Powell’s Writing Workshop. 164 diverse writers—like Nikki Giovanni, Gloria Steinem, jessica Care moore, and V (formerly Eve Ensler) PLUS several writers who are being published for the very first time. These writers together fearlessly explore one of the most explosive years in U.S. and world history through blogs/essays, poems, fiction, […]

CeLillianne Green speaks @ the University of Cambridge, Robinson College on 10-11-2020.                   

Poems are now posted on the Prince George’s Arts & Humanities Council (PGAHC) website. See this and other poetry related news and information on the Poet Laureate webpages at https://www.pgahc.org/2020-nahm-haiku-challenge

Michelle Wilkinson, Curator National Museum of African American History and Culture quoted CeLillianne Green poem, “Stay in Your Lane” from her book, A Bridge, The Poetic Primer on African and African American Experiences in 11-2-2020 presentation at the University of Arkansas “Black Pillars: Notes on Precarious Resilience”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7R-YY2hJrfE    

Covid-19.  Pandemic.  Virus.  Worldwide. No vaccine. Millions infected. Thousands died. Gratitude for the EMT, the doctor, the nurse Applause. Well deserved. Unrehearsed But, what about the driver of a funeral hearse? What about the janitor? What about the maid?  Over worked. Under paid.  What about us? Our work is an essential public service We fear […]

We are not here to be your minister Instead, we convert you into that which is sinister A monster, a demon, a menace For causing your death, we will not do penance  We convert your humanity into what, not who, we see In our conversion, we see no basis for equality  Your humanity, we have […]

“Casual Killing” – On 5-25-2020 a Black man, George Floyd was murdered by  4 White police officers in uniform.  One officer kept his sunglasses above his forehead, his hand in his pant pocket, his knee on Mr. Floyd’s throat for over 8 minutes, and casually ended Mr. Floyd’s life.  Mr. Floyd who was handcuffed, behind […]

“I Didn’t Know” by CeLillianne Green Copyright © 2007 I didn’t know I could love like this I didn’t know I could experience such bliss I didn’t know when you were born In you, my heart would now be worn I had no idea my child could take my heart And teach me to love, […]

“Hot Comb” Hallelujah Our True Hair Condition Only Means Black Power

“The Present” is my offering to @NMAAHC 2020 Virtual Poetry Slam. It is my poetic tribute to the 2016 opening of @NMAAHC and its existence as a demonstration of the resiliency and hope of African Americans. Enjoy.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRCHaZ3aWS0 #NMAAHCPoetrySlam