Kevin Powell
@poetkevinpowell.bsky.social
GRAMMY-nominated poet. Human and Civil Rights Activist. Author of 16 books. Filmmaker. Journalist. Alpha Phi Alpha.
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What does Mamdani's election as mayor mean for New York? Newsweek writers' verdicts
Zohran Mamdani has claimed a remarkable victory in the New York mayoral election - Newsweek writers assess what it means.
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MAMDANI. A group of us NEWSWEEK writers, including me, are featured in this package of short essays titled “What does Mamdani’s Election as Mayor Mean for New York? Newsweek Writers’ Verdicts.” Here is link to read and share: www.newsweek.com/what-does-ma...
WHAT AUDRE LORDE SAID, PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED GRAPHIC. ASE….
November 12, 2025 at 4:47 AM
WHAT AUDRE LORDE SAID, PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED GRAPHIC. ASE….
SINNERS is one of the most nominated movies ever at The Grammys.
November 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM
SINNERS is one of the most nominated movies ever at The Grammys.
APOLOGY. Sometimes I wish I could go back and apologize to any and all I have ever hurt in some way, and indeed I have given quite a few apologies. And I wish I could receive some apologies too. But I have learned to also apologize to myself, to forgive myself. And, God willing, be better, wiser.
November 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
APOLOGY. Sometimes I wish I could go back and apologize to any and all I have ever hurt in some way, and indeed I have given quite a few apologies. And I wish I could receive some apologies too. But I have learned to also apologize to myself, to forgive myself. And, God willing, be better, wiser.
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE/PHILADELPHIA! TONIGHT we open the Diamond State Black Film Festival, in Wilmington, with our new documentary, WHEN WE FREE THE WORLD, a deep dive about manhood in America! 6pm. Get tickets for reception and screening and conversation at the festival website.
November 6, 2025 at 12:48 PM
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE/PHILADELPHIA! TONIGHT we open the Diamond State Black Film Festival, in Wilmington, with our new documentary, WHEN WE FREE THE WORLD, a deep dive about manhood in America! 6pm. Get tickets for reception and screening and conversation at the festival website.
So my wife and I were blessed to see Michelle Obama in conversation with Tracee Ellis Ross in Brooklyn tonight. Mrs. Obama is supporting her new book, THE LOOK, about her life with fashion and hair, including White House years. The conversation between them was excellent, empowering, invigorating.
November 6, 2025 at 3:15 AM
So my wife and I were blessed to see Michelle Obama in conversation with Tracee Ellis Ross in Brooklyn tonight. Mrs. Obama is supporting her new book, THE LOOK, about her life with fashion and hair, including White House years. The conversation between them was excellent, empowering, invigorating.
MAMDANI. A group of us NEWSWEEK writers, including me, are featured in this package of short essays titled “What does Mamdani’s Election as Mayor Mean for New York? Newsweek Writers’ Verdicts.” Here is link to read and share: www.newsweek.com/what-does-ma...
What does Mamdani's election as mayor mean for New York? Newsweek writers' verdicts
Zohran Mamdani has claimed a remarkable victory in the New York mayoral election - Newsweek writers assess what it means.
www.newsweek.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
MAMDANI. A group of us NEWSWEEK writers, including me, are featured in this package of short essays titled “What does Mamdani’s Election as Mayor Mean for New York? Newsweek Writers’ Verdicts.” Here is link to read and share: www.newsweek.com/what-does-ma...
VOTED! LET’S GO NEW YORK CITY!!!
November 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
VOTED! LET’S GO NEW YORK CITY!!!
TORONTO. I have visited and have much love for all of Canada, especially the city of Toronto. The Blue Jays could have won that Series. Easily one of the best World Series ever, right up there with Reds-Red Sox in 1975 and Mets-Red Sox in 1986. Just sheer drama and nail-biting whole way.
November 2, 2025 at 7:16 AM
TORONTO. I have visited and have much love for all of Canada, especially the city of Toronto. The Blue Jays could have won that Series. Easily one of the best World Series ever, right up there with Reds-Red Sox in 1975 and Mets-Red Sox in 1986. Just sheer drama and nail-biting whole way.
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I met a fan after my show with a DJ in Brazil who said that she would love to see me perform with a band. I told her if she was ever in an American city that I was in with my band, I would put her on the list. She said no thank you. She explained that she is scared to come to America because of ICE.
October 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I met a fan after my show with a DJ in Brazil who said that she would love to see me perform with a band. I told her if she was ever in an American city that I was in with my band, I would put her on the list. She said no thank you. She explained that she is scared to come to America because of ICE.
@talibkweli.bsky.social HAPPY BDAY MONTH GOOD BROTHER. Sorry I missed the celebration in New York. Was with your beloved mother Friday for her award and honoring at Schomburg. Dr. Greene is a true treasure to us all.
October 26, 2025 at 11:28 AM
@talibkweli.bsky.social HAPPY BDAY MONTH GOOD BROTHER. Sorry I missed the celebration in New York. Was with your beloved mother Friday for her award and honoring at Schomburg. Dr. Greene is a true treasure to us all.
A VERY PUBLIC THANK YOU TO THE COLUMBUS, OHIO CHAPTER of my fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, and a truly beautiful screening and community talk back around our new doc film, WHEN WE FREE THE WORLD. There a couple of days back, still on high from it.
October 26, 2025 at 11:27 AM
A VERY PUBLIC THANK YOU TO THE COLUMBUS, OHIO CHAPTER of my fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, and a truly beautiful screening and community talk back around our new doc film, WHEN WE FREE THE WORLD. There a couple of days back, still on high from it.
I WAS IN ATLANTA LAST NIGHT to be keynote speaker, as a straight ally, for annual gala of The Counter Narrative Project, an amazing organization that supports the lives and stories of Black queer/same-gender-loving men. Attached photo is of iconic actor TC Carson getting an award.
October 26, 2025 at 11:04 AM
I WAS IN ATLANTA LAST NIGHT to be keynote speaker, as a straight ally, for annual gala of The Counter Narrative Project, an amazing organization that supports the lives and stories of Black queer/same-gender-loving men. Attached photo is of iconic actor TC Carson getting an award.
DEEPLY HONORED to be the keynote speaker Friday night at 75th anniversary celebration for the Harlem Writers Guild at historic Schomburg Library. Doubly honored they named the gathering after my new doc film, WHEN WE FREE THE WORLD. Such a great and spiritual turnout.
October 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
DEEPLY HONORED to be the keynote speaker Friday night at 75th anniversary celebration for the Harlem Writers Guild at historic Schomburg Library. Doubly honored they named the gathering after my new doc film, WHEN WE FREE THE WORLD. Such a great and spiritual turnout.
With the arrival of a new biopic and new boxed set from the legendary BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, Newsweek presents “Bruce Springsteen, Manhood, and Mental Health”—the latest article from Kevin Powell. HERE IS LINK to read/share: www.newsweek.com/bruce-spring...
Bruce Springsteen, Manhood and Mental Health | Opinion
Bruce Springsteen has been trying to heal himself while trying to heal us.
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October 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
With the arrival of a new biopic and new boxed set from the legendary BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, Newsweek presents “Bruce Springsteen, Manhood, and Mental Health”—the latest article from Kevin Powell. HERE IS LINK to read/share: www.newsweek.com/bruce-spring...
TONIGHT IN HARLEM! Join Kevin Powell in celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Harlem Writers Guild and the 100th birthday year of the Schomburg. FREE, all welcome, seating on first-come basis. Doors open 6PM. RSVP HERE: HWG75thAnniversary.eventbrite.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
TONIGHT IN HARLEM! Join Kevin Powell in celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Harlem Writers Guild and the 100th birthday year of the Schomburg. FREE, all welcome, seating on first-come basis. Doors open 6PM. RSVP HERE: HWG75thAnniversary.eventbrite.com
“Annie Leibovitz’s Updated ‘WOMEN’ Is ‘Homage’ to Original” via Newsweek, by Ramsen Shamon: www.newsweek.com/entertainmen...
Annie Leibovitz’s Updated ‘WOMEN’ Is ‘Homage’ to Original
Annie Leibovitz’s new edition of "WOMEN," a project started in 1999, continues to celebrate the power and individuality of women.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM
“Annie Leibovitz’s Updated ‘WOMEN’ Is ‘Homage’ to Original” via Newsweek, by Ramsen Shamon: www.newsweek.com/entertainmen...
TONIGHT IN COLUMBUS, OHIO! I will be there THIS EVENING for a very special screening and talk back for my new doc film, WHEN WE FREE THE WORLD. FREE. All welcome at 6:30 to the historic Lincoln Theatre. Get your FREE tickets at alphas.myle.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
TONIGHT IN COLUMBUS, OHIO! I will be there THIS EVENING for a very special screening and talk back for my new doc film, WHEN WE FREE THE WORLD. FREE. All welcome at 6:30 to the historic Lincoln Theatre. Get your FREE tickets at alphas.myle.com
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NOW: @karinejean-pierre.bsky.social joins @africanacarr.bsky.social and @mrlamontking.bsky.social to reflect on her time as President Biden’s spokesperson and discuss her new book “Independent” on #UrbanViewMornings
Listen LIVE on Channel 126 or stream on the SIRIUSXM app🎙️
Listen LIVE on Channel 126 or stream on the SIRIUSXM app🎙️
October 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
NOW: @karinejean-pierre.bsky.social joins @africanacarr.bsky.social and @mrlamontking.bsky.social to reflect on her time as President Biden’s spokesperson and discuss her new book “Independent” on #UrbanViewMornings
Listen LIVE on Channel 126 or stream on the SIRIUSXM app🎙️
Listen LIVE on Channel 126 or stream on the SIRIUSXM app🎙️
TODAY wife and I were honored to be invited to street naming ceremony for JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT. The location is Great Jones between Bowery and Lafayette in #nyc. And we also were blessed to be inside 57 Great Jones Street, now Jean-Michel Basquiat Way, where he lived and painted for part of 1980s.
October 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
TODAY wife and I were honored to be invited to street naming ceremony for JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT. The location is Great Jones between Bowery and Lafayette in #nyc. And we also were blessed to be inside 57 Great Jones Street, now Jean-Michel Basquiat Way, where he lived and painted for part of 1980s.
COLUMBUS, OHIO! I will be there THIS THUR OCT 23 for a very special screening and talk back for my new doc film, WHEN WE FREE THE WORLD. FREE. All welcome at 6:30 to the historic Lincoln Theatre. Get your FREE tickets at alphas.myle.com
October 21, 2025 at 12:37 PM
COLUMBUS, OHIO! I will be there THIS THUR OCT 23 for a very special screening and talk back for my new doc film, WHEN WE FREE THE WORLD. FREE. All welcome at 6:30 to the historic Lincoln Theatre. Get your FREE tickets at alphas.myle.com
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must read by @poetkevinpowell.bsky.social : www.newsweek.com/dangelo-and-...
D’Angelo and the Million Man March 30 Years Later | Opinion
The Million Man March was a moment, not a movement, the way D’Angelo’s creative path was a series of moments, and now he is our memories.
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October 17, 2025 at 1:17 AM
must read by @poetkevinpowell.bsky.social : www.newsweek.com/dangelo-and-...
“D’Angelo and the Million Man March 30 Years Later” is newest short piece of writing by Kevin Powell for NEWSWEEK.
The images of the great photographer Rod Terry, who, like Kevin, was there at the march, are included with the piece. READ/VIEW/SHARE VIA THIS LINK: www.newsweek.com/dangelo-and-...
The images of the great photographer Rod Terry, who, like Kevin, was there at the march, are included with the piece. READ/VIEW/SHARE VIA THIS LINK: www.newsweek.com/dangelo-and-...
D’Angelo and the Million Man March 30 Years Later | Opinion
The Million Man March was a moment, not a movement, the way D’Angelo’s creative path was a series of moments, and now he is our memories.
www.newsweek.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:05 AM
“D’Angelo and the Million Man March 30 Years Later” is newest short piece of writing by Kevin Powell for NEWSWEEK.
The images of the great photographer Rod Terry, who, like Kevin, was there at the march, are included with the piece. READ/VIEW/SHARE VIA THIS LINK: www.newsweek.com/dangelo-and-...
The images of the great photographer Rod Terry, who, like Kevin, was there at the march, are included with the piece. READ/VIEW/SHARE VIA THIS LINK: www.newsweek.com/dangelo-and-...
D’ANGELO. I AM SO VERY SAD TO HEAR ONE OF OUR MUSICAL GREATS IS GONE. Only 51. I am praying for the son he shared with the equally late, great ANGIE STONE. Both his parents now gone. What a loss, what losses, MY GOD….
October 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
D’ANGELO. I AM SO VERY SAD TO HEAR ONE OF OUR MUSICAL GREATS IS GONE. Only 51. I am praying for the son he shared with the equally late, great ANGIE STONE. Both his parents now gone. What a loss, what losses, MY GOD….
HAPPY INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY. We know the assignment. Celebrate life and people, not the opposite.
October 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM
HAPPY INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY. We know the assignment. Celebrate life and people, not the opposite.