Career & Personal Development - The speaker initially pursued chartered accountancy due to parental expectations, despite a passion for English literature [1] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of pursuing passions alongside professional responsibilities, advocating for a "gloriously messy" life [5] - The speaker highlights the need to "excavate minutes" from the day to pursue passions, waking up early and utilizing lunch breaks [6][7] - The speaker encourages individuals to share their talents with the world, rather than hiding them [3][4] - The speaker advocates for living "many lives in one" and embracing courage, resilience, and failures [8][9] Social Impact & Philanthropy - The speaker's involvement in social work through Social Venture Partners (SVP) led to a realization that philanthropy is about active involvement and compassion [2] - The speaker worked with children with special needs, abandoned animals, and trafficked women, providing support and compassion [2] Writing & Creative Expression - The speaker secretly wrote poems and stories, even writing on the back of envelopes and wrists [2] - The speaker's spiritual retreat and advice from a teacher encouraged the sharing of creative work [2][3] - The speaker launched a podcast, "Uncut Poetry," which reached people in over 70 countries [4]

At age 22, eight months after graduation from Harvard College, she burst into our consciousness on January 20th, 2021 with poetry. >> We will rebuild, reconcile, and recover in every known nook of our nation, in every corner called our country, our people diverse and beautiful will emerge battered and beautiful. When day comes, we step out of the shade of flame and unafraid.The new dawn blooms as we free it. For there was always light. If only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be i ...

Core Message - Poetry is presented as a powerful tool for self-expression, finding one's voice, and addressing important issues [13] - The industry emphasizes the transformative potential of poetry in various settings, including personal life and juvenile detention facilities [19][21][27] - The industry highlights poetry's ability to help individuals cope with difficult experiences and find hope [36] Personal Journey and Influences - The speaker's early exposure to poetry, particularly through his mother's readings of poets like Lucille Clifton and Nikki Giovanni, shaped his appreciation for the art form [9] - Negative experiences with poetry in middle and high school, such as being assigned uninteresting books, led to a temporary disinterest in reading [13] - Encountering Muhammad Ali's poetry and Nikki Giovanni's mentorship reignited the speaker's passion for poetry [14][17] Impact and Application - The speaker shares an anecdote about teaching poetry to incarcerated youth at the Maya Angelo Academy, demonstrating its potential to connect with and inspire marginalized individuals [22][27] - The success of the poetry workshop led to the publication of a book by the students, showcasing the tangible outcomes of poetry education [27] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of poetry in remembering how to read, write, speak, and listen, highlighting its fundamental role in language development [7] Legacy and Remembrance - The speaker reflects on his relationship with Nikki Giovanni, highlighting her influence on his writing and the impact of her passing [30][31] - Discovering Giovanni's unpublished poem and music collection after her death provided a new connection and appreciation for her artistic expression [34] - The speaker concludes by advocating for the continued relevance and importance of poetry in a world facing challenges, emphasizing its ability to foster love, hope, and positive change [36]

I'd like to share a story with you. One that began at an open mic right here in Boulder, Colorado, a poetry open mic. And you see, this was also the time, the beginning days of chat GPT. And I was excited to explore the poetic possibilities with fellow artists on the stage and in the community. So, after a short set of other poems, I thought I'd give a shot to generating an AI poem on the spot. Told the audience what I was going to do, had it customized just for them, and shared it with that community. It w ...

Racial Discrimination & Black Experiences - Black students are more likely to experience racial discrimination than non-black peers, especially at less diverse institutions [2] - One in four (25%) black employees have experienced racial discrimination due to their race, based on a 2021 Gallup study [2] - Blackness is often discussed with a deficit-oriented mindset, exemplified by questions dismissing the continued relevance of addressing racism, HBCUs, or Black History Month [10] Poetry & Pedagogy - Poetry serves as a means to preserve history, share culture, tell stories, and inform the masses [13] - Poetry can be integrated with pedagogy to help students understand the nuances of blackness and black identity [14][15] - Freeverse, prose, and personal stories can be used to assess student learning, amplify black voices, and create spaces that center black joy and culture [16] - Poetry is passion, purpose, intellect, and resistance [17] Social Justice & Black Identity - Activism will continue to oppose systems that disenfranchise people within the African diaspora as long as acts of injustice exist [12] - Black experiences are real, and poetry transcends beyond the confines of a classroom [19] - Historically white institutions may be complacent in addressing the needs of black students, staff, and faculty [18]

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Core Idea - The presentation focuses on "redesigning the possible," encouraging a shift from pragmatic problem-solving to contemplating possibilities and alternative approaches [5][6][22] - It emphasizes that limitations, like a closed door, should be viewed as opportunities rather than obstacles [7] Practical Application - The speaker shares personal experiences of redesigning the possible through street poetry, transforming urban spaces like trash bins into canvases for art [8][9][10] - The speaker discusses evolving from textual street poetry to performative poetry, incorporating elements like traffic signals and emphasizing the power of images over words [13][14][15] Poetic Philosophy - Poetry is likened to a river, where each poet builds upon the work of predecessors, contributing to a continuous flow of expression [18][19] - Redesigning involves not just recreating but rethinking, viewing limitations as opportunities for change [21] - The presentation advocates for lateral thinking, exploring multiple solutions to a problem before committing to a single course of action [22][23]

Core Elements of Kathak Kavita Composition - Kathak Kavita compositions utilize specific, constant tempos, typically fast-paced, composed within a Taal (cycle of beats) where words follow the Taal's structure [1] - Kavita compositions in Kathak primarily use Sanskrit, Awadhi, or Hindi literature, often describing gods and goddesses, serving as the subject matter's conduit [1] - Percussive bols (rhythmic syllables) from instruments like the Pakhawaj or Tabla, along with sounds like "ta thei tat thei," enhance the emotion and storytelling in Kavita compositions [1] - A Tihai, a phrase repeated thrice, concludes any rhythmic composition in Kathak [1] - Emotion (Ras) dictates the literature and bols used, conveying the essence of the Kavita [1] - Choreography transforms vocal compositions with hand gestures, body movements, spins, footwork, and facial expressions, bringing the story to life for viewers [1] Significance of Kavita in Kathak - Kathak began as a storytelling medium, now performed as a recital with various compositions; Kavita is both rhythmic and expressive [1] - Unlike rhythmic compositions requiring briskness and Abhinaya compositions needing subtle nuances, Kavita demands both from the dancer [1] - Through Kavita, the writer and dancer can educate, entertain, and evoke emotions in the audience [1] Literary and Rhythmic Aspects - Kavita compositions can be composed in specific Taals, such as a Shiv Kavita in Dhamaar Taal (14 beats) with divisions of 5-2-3-4 [1] - Kavita can be composed in decimal Taals, such as a Taal of 22 and a half beats, divided into 12 and 10 and a half [1] - Kavita compositions can be composed in a specific Jaati (groove), following the Taal's structure with syllables per beat as per the composition's groove [1] - Kavita compositions use figures of speech like alliteration (Anupras Alankar in Hindi literature), as seen in Krishna and Ardhanarishwar Kavit [1] Educational Nature - Kavita can educate about Indian history, such as excerpts from the Ramayana, exemplified by Guru's Sita Swayamvar Kavita [1]

[Music] Um, I'm also going to be something a little bit completely different. Um, which is normal for me. Uh, and delightful.Um, hopefully. Um, I can talk to you a lot about poetry or I could just read some to you. Uh, Adam, uh, Key has been trying to get me to do one of these TED talks since about 2017.And I finally ran out of excuses to not do this, right. You know, you can only have a dinosaur eat your Jeep so many times before he starts to get suspicious. Um but uh so I am here and I'm very very excited ...

[Music] The question should not be that if I'm audible. The question should be if I'm visible. [Music] >> It's okay. It's just me singing a prayer song.[Music] >> Dear friend, I will move on around you like the earth and I will get anything and everything I want done. Time stop and rock and roll. I will make well and beauty.Time stop and rock and roll. I believe well and beauty. [Music] So why were there so many people holding a piece of paper as if they escaped prison and they were wanted.Well, they are wa ...