jessica Care moore is Detroit's new Poet Laureate!
City of Detroit
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In the two-year position sponsored by The Ford Foundation, Care moore will plan and lead poetry-centered events across the city, participate in programs that reflect and honor the city's diversity, and share the art of poetry with children. She was selected through a rigorous application process and is filling the shoes of longtime poet laureate, the late nationally renowned Naomi Long Madgett.
Care moore has an extensive resumé, including book publisher, cultural arts curator, recording artist, filmmaker, activist, and award-winning poet.
Watch the full announcement here 🔽
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqHqeeC1...