As Black History Month comes to an end, Denver poet JC Futrell is highlighting the role Coloradans have played in Black history
He spoke with Jessica Crawford and Katie Lasalle on the Denver7 weekend morning show.
"I see poetry as a healing mechanism, a healing device vehicle. I've connected with people from all over the world through the power of the spoken word," says Futrell."And I truly believe that it is kind of the great equalizer when it comes to being creative." "When I found slam and performance poetry, it was the early 2000s," says Futrell.
Sunday on Denver7, Futrell recited the poem BRICS, which you can watch in the video player above. The poem references history-makers in Colorado, as well as some well-known local landmarks. "BRICS is a poem that I wrote for the first anniversary of the Black Resilience in Colorado fund. That is a scholarship, and loan, and foundational-giving program through the Denver foundation," says Futrell."We work primarily with organizations that have a primarily African-American board or staff, and distribute services within African-American communities.
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