Poetry Archives - The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

52nd Annual Fred Shaw Poetry Contest Open For Submissions

January 10, 2024 Nikole Valiente Poetry, Fred Shaw

The Academy of American Poets, a non-profit organization based in New York City that promotes poetry, is accepting submissions for the annual Fred Shaw Poetry Contest until March 15. Celebrating its 52nd year, the contest seeks to honor Fred Shaw, a poetry lover who served as Kendall Campus’ academic… Read the rest at our website.

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Homestead Campus To Host Famed Miami Poet Richard Blanco During Virtual Event

October 4, 2021 Juan S. Gomez Poetry

Humanities Edge and the Student Life Department at Homestead Campus are hosting An Afternoon with Richard Blanco: An Inaugural Poet’s Journey on Oct. 26 from 1 p.m. to 2:15 pm. The event is free and open to the public via Zoom—the password for the link is 205584. Blanco, who… Read the rest at our website.

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Photo Briefing – September 8, 2021

September 8, 2021 The Reporter Staff Music, Poetry, Doral, Tea and Poets

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Children’s Book, Little Özil, Addresses Muslim Discrimination

August 27, 2021 Ammy Sanchez writing, Muslim, Poetry, children's book

The words stung Lewis J. Beilman III, like a soccer ball flush to the face. Terrorist. Towelhead. Traitor. Beilman was saddened by the verbal vitriol being tossed at the Muslim community. That negativity spurred the 48-year-old Hollywood, Florida native to write Little Özil, a children’s book about an eight-year-old,… Read the rest at our website.

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North Campus Alumna With Cerebral Palsy Hopes To Inspire Others With Poetry Book

June 3, 2021 Adriana Dos Santos Alumni Spotlight, Poetry, cerebral palsy

Forty-three-year-old Tacara Turner has not let life’s obstacles get in her way. Not even cerebral palsy—a disorder that affects her movement and motor skills, locks her muscles and joints and makes it difficult for her to speak. “She’s a very strong person [and] a really hard worker on anything… Read the rest at our website.

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MDC To Host Virtual Workshop About Poetry On June 9

June 1, 2021 David Covarrubias Poetry, Learning Communities

The Learning Communities series, a virtual workshop focused on poetry, will take place on June 9 at 3 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Attendees will learn ways to become more engaged with reading and writing poetry, have discussions about what makes a poem, and listen to the reasons why people… Read the rest at our website.

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The 49th Annual Fred Shaw Poetry Contest Accepting Entries

March 8, 2021 Adriana Dos Santos Poetry

Students can enter the 49th Annual Fred Shaw Poetry Contest until March 19. The contest was created in honor of Fred Shaw, a poetry aficionado who served as Kendall Campus’ academic dean before passing away on Jan. 2, 1972. Applicants must submit their poems—accompanied by their name, mailing address,… Read the rest at our website.

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Hialeah Campus Hosts Virtual Spoken Word To Celebrate Black History Month

January 13, 2021 Bridget Perdomo Spoken Word, Poetry, Black History Month

Hialeah Campus will present the third annual Virtual Spoken Word: A Tribute to Black History Month on Feb. 3 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. via Blackboard Collaborate. The event will feature 20-25 student-made exhibitions, performances, writings and poems about Black family, race and identity. Attendees will have a… Read the rest at our website.

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Paz Prize Of Poetry Open For Submissions

April 28, 2020 Natalie Gutierrez Miami Book Fair, Poetry, MBF, contest, Paz Prize Of Poetry

The Miami Book Fair will begin accepting submissions for the upcoming Paz Prize for Poetry contest from June 1 to July 31. Winners will receive a $2,000 cash prize, have their manuscripts translated into English and Spanish and later published by Akashic Books. Winners will be invited to read… Read the rest at our website.

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