Tag Archives: nikki giovanni

Ask a Poet: Vincent Toro

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Dodge Poetry

Since the end of the summer, we’ve been posting short Q&As on the Dodge Blog each Friday, featuring poets who participated in our Newark High School Mini Festival earlier this week. Through readings and performances, Q&As and discussions, these poets engaged with over … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask A Poet, Poetry, Poetry in the Schools, Poets, Tidbits | Tagged Audre Lorde, Federico Garcia Lorca, Juan Felipe Herrera, Leonel Rugama, Maggie Estep, Mai Der Vang, Miguel Pinero, nikki giovanni, Pedro Pietri, Safia Elhillo, Taslima Nasreen, Vincent Toro | Leave a comment

Inspiring Women: Celebrating Visual and Culinary Arts

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Ann Marie Miller, Executive Director, Art Pride NJ Foundation

“Art is food for the soul,” says social activist Dorothy Day. Writer Nikki Giovanni remarks, “Art is not for the cultivated taste. It is to cultivate taste.” Interestingly, both quotes connecting art and food or taste are by women. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts | Tagged ArtPride NJ, Brodsky Center for Innovative Editions, dorothy day, Hospitality House, Hudson County Community College, Hurricane Sandy NJ Relief Fund, Inspiring Women, Langosta Lounge, New Jersey Restaurant Association, nikki giovanni, NJ Emerging Arts Leaders, Restaurant Serenade, Salt Gastropub, Trenton | Leave a comment