Ashley Cornelius and Chris Beasley
Recorded
June 17, 2023
Archived
June 17, 2023
40:20 minutes
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Id:
mby022816
Description
Partners Ashley Cornelius (32) and Chris Beasley (39) come together to talk about their grassroots organization, Poetry 719, the only Black-led poetry organization in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They reflect on the importance of creating space for BIPOC and their experiences, embracing intersectionality, and the power of poetry.Subject Log / Time Code
Chris Beasley (CB) explains why he and Ashely Cornelius (AC) started Poetry 719.
AC reflects on the importance of having a dedicated space for BIPOC and queer folk to feel comfortable and share their voices.
AC and CB talk about putting on both serious and silly events.
CB and AC talk about the importance of paying people for their art.
AC explains what a poet laureate is and reflects on her role as the first Black person and youngest person to ever hold the title of Poet Laureate in El Paso County, Colorado.
AC talks about her sticker business and making poetry more accessible to people.
AC describes participating in a life-changing poetry gathering for women of color.
Participants
- Ashley Cornelius
- Chris Beasley