Aubrey Barnes is a 27-year-old spoken word performer from the Quad Cities; a producer of shows for local artists; founder of an after-school program; and a teacher.
Where does spoken word fit in with Black history? The art of spoken word is like an old friend to Black people, people of color, and other marginalized communities. The two have depended on and grown with each other for decades, even centuries. Since the beginning,...
Caleb Rainey Iowa’s spoken word community is a snowball rolling down a hill, picking up participants and supporters at a self-propelling pace. From major poetry slams in Des Moines, Iowa City, Quad Cities, Cedar Rapids, and Ames, to other spoken word showcases...
