I WAS BLESSED to be the graduation speaker for these Brooklyn, New York 5th graders this week. It was right at their age I started dreaming of being a writer. I was inspired by them, just being there.

It’s not just broadcast media that is being taken over by right wing oligarchs.

YUP.

Election Day in New York. Did what my momma taught me long ago. VOTED.

“This is easily one of my absolute favorite portraits. The sheer level of artistry, balance, and creative genius in her expression is completely breathtaking.” (continued) www.PiperMackayPhotography.com #SuriTribe #OmoValley #Ethiopia #FineArtPortrait #AfricanVibes

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY to the fathers, uncles, grandfathers, great- and great-grandfathers, mentors, coaches, role models, and any of you who are simply present in ways that empower and change lives. YOU ARE APPRECIATED.

I just did 3 speaking events in 2 days in Toledo, Ohio. I am tired but my heart is full. One event was for high schoolers trying to get to college, another corporate, and third a center where I worked with both formerly incarcerated fathers and men recovering from drug or alcohol addiction.

THE KNICKS DID THAT!!! New Substack post by Kevin Powell: poetkevinpowell.substack.com/p/the-new-yo...

JERSEY! My home state! TODAY SAT JUN 13 & SUN JUN 14 I am inviting you to premiere of my new play-in-progress hosted by Jersey City Theater Center during its VOICES INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL. ALL DETAILS on flyer. BUY TICKETS AT THE DOOR.

Saturday morning at a gym and about to stretch and run these miles. I am very happy. Running—and exercise in general—is one of my safe spaces.

Helga is an independent film directed by Bridgett M. Davis and produced with Maya S. Cade that follows artist Helga Davis after the rediscovery of her 1990s album. Please visit HELGATHEFILM.COM to support. Bridgett is one of our great writers and storytellers.

OH. MY. GOD. #Knicks #nbafinals

Got the daily cardio in, ran them miles, as we say. #APHIA all day every single day. ‘06

NEW YORK CITY. It is electric here right now. That is all I got to say.

@sapphirediva.bsky.social FOR YOUR SUMMER READ, the 17th and newest book from Kevin Powell: A POEM FOR EVANGELINE, AND OTHER SONGS, available wherever books are sold. And if you want a signed copy visit Greenlight Bookstore website and type A POEM FOR EVANGELINE, AND OTHER SONGS to order.

UM, Y’ALL READY? :) #nbafinals

JERSEY! My home state! Personally inviting you to premiere of my new play-in-progress hosted by Jersey City Theater Center during its VOICES INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL. SAT JUN 13 & SUN JUN 14. DETAILS on flyer OR at this link: jctcenter.org

As MILES DAVIS’ 100th birthday is being celebrated, here is my newest short piece for Newsweek, about this very complicated human being and man. It was a very hard piece to write: www.newsweek.com/why-miles-da...

Well, first games in both conference finals…. #nba

MALCOLM X, one of my greatest heroes and life inspirations, celebrates his spiritual 101st birthday today, MAY 19.

So Bruce Springsteen came to Brooklyn and my wife and I were there. In his mid-70s the man is fit, performed for 3 hours without a break, and brought tears to my eyes a couple of times. A true poet and true performer and true person of the people.

HAPPY 76TH BIRTHDAY TO THE LIVING LEGEND, MR. STEVIE WONDER.

I have had a great time working with different New York City public schools this year, teaching things like poetry at one and how to create a podcast, at this Brooklyn school right now. 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are who I have been working with. Such a great age range to teach, and learn from too.

MOTHER’S DAY 2026. Spent it in my hometown of Jersey City with my mother and my Aunt Cathy. First went to a great church service, then brunch after. They both even wore their favorite trench coats. :) My ma is walking behind auntie in the photo. God bless them both in all ways.

LOS ANGELES AREA FOLKS. Two great brother-friends of mine are leading the charge with this important men’s health and wellness summit. All details on attached flyer. Please share with others.

Wishing all the mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, aunties, godmothers, mentors, sheroes, and more a blessed Mother’s Day Weekend. And attached is a poem I wrote a few years back titled OUR MOTHERS. Please feel free to share it.

On this last day of National Poetry Month, sharing a remixed piece from my new poetry collection, via A Gathering of Tribes website. The poem is called “you are magic—a remix for Miss Sonia Sanchez, on the occasion of her 90th birthday”—LINK TO READ IT: www.tribes.org/in-other-wor...

Almost 3am in New York City. Took an early rest so I could be up in the quiet wee hours of this morning working, writing, organizing, thinking. Got books to sell, other art to create.

Our poetry with live music show last night at Joe’s Pub in New York was a humble blessing. A full house with beautiful souls. The little boy inside of me could not have imagined any of this, this life. I value small joys more than ever, and bringing joy and some hope to others.

TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY! Classique, incredible VIOLINIST, performing with FULL LIVE BAND at the legendary Joe’s Pub, and with GRAMMY-nominated poet Kevin Powell. All details on this graphic, designed by Rodney Clancy, master art director straight outta Atlanta.

TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY! Akili Bradley, incredible TRUMPET PLAYER, performing with FULL LIVE BAND at the legendary Joe’s Pub, and with GRAMMY-nominated poet Kevin Powell. All details on this graphic, designed by Rodney Clancy, master art director straight outta Atlanta.

TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY! Ron Jackson, incredible GUITARIST, performing with FULL LIVE BAND at the legendary Joe’s Pub, and with GRAMMY-nominated poet Kevin Powell. All details on this graphic, designed by Rodney Clancy, master art director straight outta Atlanta.

TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY! Joshua Farrell, incredible DRUMMER, performing with FULL LIVE BAND at the legendary Joe’s Pub, and with GRAMMY-nominated poet Kevin Powell. All details on this graphic, designed by Rodney Clancy, master art director straight outta Atlanta.

TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY! Dexter Birk, incredible PIANIST, performing with FULL LIVE BAND at the legendary Joe’s Pub, and with GRAMMY-nominated poet Kevin Powell. All details on this graphic, designed by Rodney Clancy, master art director straight outta Atlanta.

TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY! Tyneshia Hill, incredible SINGER, performing with FULL LIVE BAND at the legendary Joe’s Pub, and with GRAMMY-nominated poet Kevin Powell. All details on this graphic, designed by Rodney Clancy, master art director straight outta Atlanta.

TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY! Sen Raines, incredible BASS GUITARIST, performing with FULL LIVE BAND at the legendary Joe’s Pub, and with GRAMMY-nominated poet Kevin Powell. All details on this graphic, designed by Rodney Clancy, master art director straight outta Atlanta.

TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY! Keeara Powell, incredible SINGER, performing with FULL LIVE BAND at the legendary Joe’s Pub, and with GRAMMY-nominated poet Kevin Powell. All details on this graphic, designed by Rodney Clancy, master art director straight outta Atlanta.

TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY! Evangeline Lawson, incredible SINGER, performing with FULL LIVE BAND at the legendary Joe’s Pub, and with GRAMMY-nominated poet Kevin Powell. All details on this graphic, designed by Rodney Clancy, master art director straight outta Atlanta.

GRAMMY-nominated poet KEVIN POWELL is hosting BIRTHDAY PARTY/LIVE MUSIC W/ POETRY on TUES APR 28, 7pm, at Joe’s Pub in New York City! A few tickets are left. Details on attached flyer and also AT THIS LINK: publictheater.org/performances...

A VERY BIG THANK YOU to all the beautiful and kind and thoughtful people who shouted me out the last few days about my birthday. I sincerely appreciate you all. I do not take a single day of life for granted.

All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages…. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (from AS YOU LIKE IT)

How I am spending today, this birthday of mine: therapy session this morning for my mental health; tap dancing for my daily workout; live South African music and dinner with my amazing wife tonight. I thank God in all ways for everything. And I thanked my mother for birthing me. #JOY

TODAY is my birthday and APRIL is National Poetry Month. Would mean so much to me if you get a copy of my 17th and newest book, A POEM FOR EVANGELINE, AND OTHER SONGS. Here is the link: gfbpublishing.org/shop/ols/pro...

PEACE & BLESSINGS Y’ALL! Celebrating my birthday and new poetry book release at Joe’s Pub in New York on TUES APR 28, 7pm. All details on attached graphic, including how to get tickets. Live band/live music/poetry/food and drink/soul-filled evening!

TODAY, April 22, is EARTH DAY. Happy Earth Day everyone. Please visit earthday.org to learn of the many ways each of us can do something very simple to heal and protect our planet.

THE DAY OUR PRINCE DIED is a very short piece I wrote about the passing of Prince exactly 10 years ago this week. As we think about that day on this day, re-sharing my reflections on who and what he was, via @HuffPost where it was originally published: www.huffpost.com/entry/the-da...

HEY EVERYONE! I GOT A LIVE POETRY & MUSIC SHOW at Joe’s Pub in New York on TUES APR 28, 7pm. Highlighting each of the band members next few days. JOSHUA FARRELL is, to me, in the great tradition of legendary drummers, like Max Roach and Elvin Jones. His star is shining that bright.

SO I GOT THIS LIVE POETRY & MUSIC SHOW at Joe’s Pub in New York City on TUES APR 28. Highlighting each of the band members next few days. AKILI BRADLEY is a DYNAMIC trumpet player originally from the Bay Area of California. Sister been giggin’ all over, and I see why. She is the TRUTH on that horn.

PEACE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE! I GOT A LIVE POETRY & MUSIC SHOW at Joe’s Pub in New York on TUES APR 28, 7pm. So I am also highlighting each of the band members. DEXTER BIRK is our brilliant and classically-trained pianist. Please see attached graphic on how to follow and support him on IG.

HEY EVERYONE! I GOT A LIVE POETRY & MUSIC SHOW at Joe’s Pub in New York on TUES APR 28, 7pm. Highlighting each of the band members next few days. CLASSIQUE is our SUPER-GIFTED violinist. Please see attached graphic on how to follow and support her on IG.