Poetry & Politics: Confronting Inequality and Injustice in an Era of Diminishing Opportunities

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Thu, 10/27/2022 - 9:00am to 10:00am

 

The poetry of Matt Sedillo [https://www.mattsedillo.com/] -- a fearless, challenging and at times even confrontational blend of humor, history and political theory -- is at times a shot in the arm of pure revolutionary adrenaline. It also is a sobering call for the fundamental restructuring of society in the interest of people, not profits. Passionate, analytical, humorous and above all sincere, Matt's poetry revolution is a clarion call for those who know a new world is not only possible but inevitable.

Matt Sedillo has been described in ROAR Magazine as one of the most important working-class intellectuals of our time. On this encore presentation, Matt discusses his latest book, City on the Second Floor, published by Flowersong Press [https://www.flowersongpress.com/store/poetry]. He is a Poet and Writer in Residence at Re Arte and also author of 'Mowing Leaves of Grass'.

Author Paul Ortiz wrote "Matt Sedillo's poetic work is full of history, struggle, tragedy, anger, joy, despair, possibility and faith in the struggles of working class people to overcome the forces of capitalism and racism.  

Matt Sedillo also has been called the "best political poet in America" as well as "the poet laureate of the struggle" by academics, poets, and journalists alike. He has appeared on CSPAN and has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, among other publications. 

Jessica Aldridge, Co-Host and Producer of EcoJustice Radio, is an environmental educator, community organizer, and 15-year waste industry leader. She is a co-founder of SoCal 350, organizer for ReusableLA, and founded Adventures in Waste. She is a former professor of Recycling and Resource Management at Santa Monica College, and an award recipient of the international 2021 Women in Sustainability Leadership and the 2016 inaugural Waste360, 40 Under 40.

 

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