173. Changing the World Through Poetry: Poetic People Power with Tara Bracco and Karla Jackson-Brewer

Words matter. Words have power. Art is powerful. We explore just how powerful words, art, and poetry can be with guests Tara Bracco and Karla Jackson-Brewer. Tune in to hear some of that power as Karla reads a portion of one of her poems included in the book, Poetic People Power.

For 20 years, the New York City-based spoken word group Poetic People Power has creatively explored social and political topics, offering insights and solutions to issues that affect our everyday lives and the world around us. This debut anthology invites readers to explore three of their shows about environmental heroes, women’s voices, and human rights abuses. 

Tara Bracco is the founder and producing artistic director of Poetic People Power. She has created, produced, and performed in 20 spoken word shows about social and political issues. She is a recognized leader in the field of art and social change and has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, Time Out New York, Brooklyn Rail, and HuffPost. As a journalist, her work has appeared in Cosmopolitan, American Theatre, Condé Nast Traveler, BUST, and Clamor. 

Karla Jackson-Brewer is a longtime member of Poetic People Power, Professor at Rutgers University, Senior Vajrayana Buddhist Teacher, and priest in the West African tradition of Ifa.

Where to find out more about Poetic People Power:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poeticpeoplepower/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poeticpeoplepower/
Website: https://www.poeticpeoplepower.com/

Where to find Karla Jackson-Brewer:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/karla.jacksonbrewer
Instagram: @oduneye