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An oral history of poet Mahogany L. Browne’s vital impact on New York City’s poetry scene.
Poet Mahogany L. Browne’s debut film presents an oral history of performance poetry in New York City and beyond. Featuring the voices of globally renowned poets and notable artists' gathering spaces from Nuyorican Poets Cafe to Lincoln Center.
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Support for the ALL ARTS Artist in Residence program is provided by the Kate W. Cassidy Foundation.

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Poet Mahogany L. Browne’s debut film presents an oral history of performance poetry in New York City and beyond. Featuring the voices of globally renowned poets and notable artists' gathering spaces from Nuyorican Poets Cafe to Lincoln Center.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipMan: When I think of Mahogany Browne's impact on the poetry world, specifically in New York City, I think of Gwendolyn Brooks' impact on Chicago.
My name is Mahogany L. Browne.
Poetry gave me an avenue where love was the only answer.
Praise the nightmares we've endured, the salt we've tasted in our release.
Praise the divine living.
And our voices reaching towards the sky, singing our own name.
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