What role can poetry play in times of political and social turmoil?

This hour, we’re joined by Connecticut-based poets who will share how their work challenges dominant narratives and amplifies voices from the margins.

They’re part of a Ridgefield, Connecticut-based festival called “Poetry in the Garden.” This year, the festival will mark its fifth year with a series of poetry-filled evenings featuring the work of Indigenous, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and Black poets.

GUESTS:
Barb Jennes: Director of Poetry in the Garden at Keeler Tavern Museum, Ridgefield’s Poet Laureate Emerita from 2020-2023
Joan Kwon Glass: Korean American poet, author of poetry collection: “Daughter of Three Gone Kingdoms”

What role can poetry play in times of political and social turmoil?
This hour, we&rsquo;re joined by Connecticut-based poets who will share how their work challenges dominant narratives and amplifies voices from the margins.
They&rsquo;re part of a Ridgefield, Connecticut-based festival called &ldquo;Poetry in the Garden.&rdquo; This year, the festival will mark its fifth year with a series of poetry-filled evenings featuring the work of Indigenous, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and Black poets.
GUESTS:
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<li>Barb Jennes: Director of&nbsp;<a href="https://inridgefield.com/events/poetry-in-the-garden-2024/">Poetry in the Garden</a>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="https://keelertavernmuseum.org/">Keeler Tavern Museum</a>, Ridgefield&rsquo;s Poet Laureate Emerita from 2020-2023</li>
<li><a href="https://joankwonglass.com/">Joan Kwon Glass</a>: Korean American poet, author of poetry collection: &ldquo;<a href="https://perugiapress.org/product/daughterofthreegonekingdoms/">Daughter of Three Gone Kingdoms</a>&rdquo;</li>
</ul>

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Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

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