Poetry, Politics and Power

Hello Fellow Tigers!

            We all know this presidential race has been completely absurd, from the outlandish comments made by Donald Trump, to the supposed deleted emails from Hilary Clinton. We all can say we’ve been terrified, confused, and most importantly angry. This election has evoked emotions and feelings like no other that I can remember, and it has been a real eye opener for me as a young adult.  Though we tend to take our frustrations to different social media outlets, there are many different ways to do so. Our awesome poetry group Soul Fire is hosting their second “Be a Light” Poetry Rally, which is just one week from Election Day!

            “Calling poverty our problem like it wasn’t instituted Now we got Hellary and Trump trying to re-unconstitute it,” just a small line from sophomore member of Soul Fire Leona Dunn

            I also got a chance to speak the outgoing president of Soul Fire, graduating senior Brandon Stepter. He told me that the “Be a Light Rally” came about last year when TSU was having issues with crime, and opened gates. The event was created for students to let off steam about negative media images and how we are perceived in the community.  This year’s event explores the political season. Not only will there be spoken word, but also a DJ and prints that preview an upcoming gallery show. As Brandon passes on his poetic torch, he only wants the best for Soul Fire, which is growth and reaching more students.

            Be sure to get out and exercise your right to vote! Early voting in Davidson County started Wednesday October 19^th - Thursday November 3^rd. Always check out Twitter and Facebook for campus events.

Upcoming Events

Nov. 1: Soul Fire’s “Be a Light” Poetry Rally. The theme: Stay Woke, Go Vote.  Wilson Hall Basement Lounge 6-8p.m.  DJ, Poetry, Politics and Power!

Nov. 4:  Wonder Woman Celebration Party from 11-2p in Poag Auditorium. Film, Food and Fun Prizes! Learn More.

Nov. 7: English and Art Collaborative Gallery Show opening featuring poetry and paintings! The event starts at 11a, but open mic poetry reading begins at 1p.  You do not want to miss this!

Nov. 18: The Deadline for the LLP Study Abroad Program.  Ten students will go to Paris, France – all expenses paid! They will learn about the International African American Literary Experience. Learn more.

Sincerely,

AB