Oakland Poet Laureate

Dr. Ayodele Nzinga – City Announces Inaugural Address by Oakland’s First Poet Laureate

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Oakland, CA – The City of Oakland’s first Poet Laureate, Dr. Ayodele Nzinga, will deliver her inaugural address on Thursday, October 7, at 6 p.m. The virtual event will include opening remarks by Mayor Libby Schaaf. This celebration of Dr. Nzinga’s new role will include performances by Bay Area artists and poets. The event will … Read more

City Of Oakland Launches New Poet Laureate Program

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City Of Oakland Launches New Poet Laureate Program. Application Launch Coincides with National Poetry Month Oakland – On Monday, April 19, the City of Oakland’s Cultural Affairs Division will begin accepting nominations for the new Oakland Poet Laureate Program. The program’s primary goal is to make poetry more accessible across Oakland, while promoting an understanding … Read more