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E79. Liberation Through Libraries. with (Reginald) Dwayne Betts
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Today we are diving into the captivating life story of Attorney, Artist & Activist (Reginald) Dwayne Betts, a man whose path took unexpected turns, leading him to discover the boundless potential within himself.
As we journey through Dwayne's life, we'll explore the profound impact of literature on his transformation, his encounters with influential poets like Sonia Sanchez, and the survival strategies that poetry offered him during his incarceration.
Be sure to share some of your thoughts on today's episode with us on Instagram at @blackimagination. If you want to stay updated on all our latest news and exclusive content, click on this newsletter link. If you love what we do and want to support the show, click this support link.
Things mentioned
Freedom Reads- Organization founded by Dwayne Betts that aims to place millions of books into prisons
Kiese LeMond- ambassador of Freedom Reads
Traci Thomas- podcast host of the Stacks
Sherley Anne Williams - American Poet
Lucille Cliffton- American poet
Eldridge cleaver- author and activist
What to Read
Makes me Wanna Holler - Nathan McCall
The Black Poets- Dudley Randall
Homegirls and Hand Grenades- Sonia Sanchez
The Art of War- Sun Tzu
Crazy as Hell, (the best book on black history you'll ever read)- Dwayne Betts coming soon
What to listen to
We the People - A Tribe Called Quest
Living For The City - Stevie Wonder
The Message - Grandmaster Flash
Who to follow
Website: https://www.dwaynebetts.com/
IG: Reginald Betts (@dwaynebetts)
TW: Dwayne Betts (@dwaynebetts)
This conversation was recorded on July 13, 2023.
Host Dario Calmese
Producer: K.T. Thompson
Visual Art Direction and Designs: River Wildmen
Director of Digital Content: Vicky Garcia
Production Asst: Noa Lesche
Original Music composed by Adam Radice
Audio Edited by Adam Radice
Visit us at blackimagination.com
Watch other episodes on YouTube at The Institute of Black Imagination.
100 Episoden
Manage episode 378435851 series 3350714
Today we are diving into the captivating life story of Attorney, Artist & Activist (Reginald) Dwayne Betts, a man whose path took unexpected turns, leading him to discover the boundless potential within himself.
As we journey through Dwayne's life, we'll explore the profound impact of literature on his transformation, his encounters with influential poets like Sonia Sanchez, and the survival strategies that poetry offered him during his incarceration.
Be sure to share some of your thoughts on today's episode with us on Instagram at @blackimagination. If you want to stay updated on all our latest news and exclusive content, click on this newsletter link. If you love what we do and want to support the show, click this support link.
Things mentioned
Freedom Reads- Organization founded by Dwayne Betts that aims to place millions of books into prisons
Kiese LeMond- ambassador of Freedom Reads
Traci Thomas- podcast host of the Stacks
Sherley Anne Williams - American Poet
Lucille Cliffton- American poet
Eldridge cleaver- author and activist
What to Read
Makes me Wanna Holler - Nathan McCall
The Black Poets- Dudley Randall
Homegirls and Hand Grenades- Sonia Sanchez
The Art of War- Sun Tzu
Crazy as Hell, (the best book on black history you'll ever read)- Dwayne Betts coming soon
What to listen to
We the People - A Tribe Called Quest
Living For The City - Stevie Wonder
The Message - Grandmaster Flash
Who to follow
Website: https://www.dwaynebetts.com/
IG: Reginald Betts (@dwaynebetts)
TW: Dwayne Betts (@dwaynebetts)
This conversation was recorded on July 13, 2023.
Host Dario Calmese
Producer: K.T. Thompson
Visual Art Direction and Designs: River Wildmen
Director of Digital Content: Vicky Garcia
Production Asst: Noa Lesche
Original Music composed by Adam Radice
Audio Edited by Adam Radice
Visit us at blackimagination.com
Watch other episodes on YouTube at The Institute of Black Imagination.
100 Episoden
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