November 28, 2015
Watch These
3 Amazing Poets
Fight Assimilation
Just By Talking About
Their Names
Editor’s Note: This video uses the words “dumb” and
“straight-jacket” in an ableist way. While we love the
moving content of the video, we know that ableist language
is harmful and we hope that as more and more people learn
why, we will collectively erase this language from our
vocabulary forever.
“straight-jacket” in an ableist way. While we love the
moving content of the video, we know that ableist language
is harmful and we hope that as more and more people learn
why, we will collectively erase this language from our
vocabulary forever.
“My name wasn’t given to me. It was given to the rest of the country.”
Patrick. Elizabeth. George. Is a name just a name? Not for these three poets of color. Pages Matam, Elizabeth Acevedo, and G. Yamazawa helped their team win the 2014 National Poetry Slam with this mind-blowing performance of “Unforgettable,” and you’ll know why as soon as you press “play.”
You’ll also never see a name as just a name after their reflections on colonization, racism, and assimilation. We’re so glad they have such incredible talent to share these reflections with the world.
With Love,
The Editors at Everyday Feminism