The Holistic Power of Poetry with Mants

Published: Jan. 17, 2023, 5 a.m.

b'This week on Black and Published, Nikesha speaks with Mant\\xbfs, author of the poetry collection, The Rootwork Stretched. Mant\\xbfs writes from the intersections of Black, femme, queer, and artist. They are Pittsburgh born, and Hill District raised. They have performed their poetry at universities, open mics, launch parties, book tours, and featured showcases throughout Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and New York City. Mant\\xbfs creates work that reflects their healing.In our conversation Mant\\xbfs discusses ...'