Welcome to Season 3 of Defined by Poetry.Hype — where poets go beyond the mic to unpack the stories behind their most powerful pieces. In this episode, Urban Poet debuts her soul-stirring poem “The Hidden Flower,” exploring the pain of being loved in secret, the struggle for self-worth, and the courage it takes to bloom in the dark. 🌸 Through her words and reflections, Urban Poet opens up about colorism, emotional neglect, and the lessons learned from love that hides instead

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In case you've been missing out, we are happy to fill you in real quick. On October 20th we held 'Refresh,' a Paint & Sip and Live...

This season's Poetry Contest was very challenging and every submission was much appreciated. The judges spent well over a week analyzing...

Black History month is still here. As institutions are celebrating our Blackness (we should always be celebrated), our cultures, our...

Theresa Lovely, A young emerging poet from Los Angeles who’s work resonates and captures the hearts of the Phoenix art community and...

Chantellmonique is a proud Blacktivist. I am an Arizona native and ASU Alum. I love to read, write and learn. I am currently obsessed...

Truth B Told and Trav The White!