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Will The Poet

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Poet, Educator, Performance Artist 

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Will The Poet

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Poet, Educator, Performance Artist 

Instagram @WTLTHEPOET

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Will Langford, a Detroit native, is a poet, teaching artist, and Fulbright scholar. He divides his energy between education, art, and community development projects in Michigan, the U.S., and East Africa. 


Will is the Winner of the 2021 Ritzenhein Award. Pre-order his Chapbook from Finishing Line Press (Click Here) 📘

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Upcoming Events Featuring Will Langford

THURSDAY JUNE 24th

Poets & Writers Presents: Spoken Word Poetry w/ Detroit's Own Will "The Poet" Langford

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THURSDAY JUNE 24th

Poets & Writers Presents: Spoken Word Poetry w/ Detroit's Own Will "The Poet" Langford

Join Will right here at WWW.WILLTHEPOET.COM  for a dynamic evening of spoken word poetry—including readings from his chapbook, Detroit: Work...

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8pm

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SATURDAY JUNE 26th

Celebrate Emerging Poets: A Reading by Winners of Ritzenhein Poetry Contest

2pm

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4pm

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SATURDAY JUNE 26th

Celebrate Emerging Poets: A Reading by Winners of Ritzenhein Poetry Contest

The Lansing Poetry Club invites you to join us in celebrating the winners of the Ritzenhein Emerging Poet Award:

Will Langford — 1st place, ...

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4pm

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The Metro Detroit Youth Arts Competition

Artists in Southeast Michigan Ages 0-21: Enter to Win Today!

"Just My Imagination" 💡

Your Imagination Is the Perfect Canvas! 🖼

Your Imagination Is the Perfect Canvas! 🖼

Here are the basics of the competition:

  • Artist Requirements:  Any child or youth ages zero to 21, by July 1, 2021, who lives in Macomb, Oakland or Wayne counties in Michigan.
    • Two categories:  Ages zero to 11 and ages 12 to 21.
  • Entry dates:  May 27 – June 27.  
  • Entries consist of original poetry and visual arts* that are created based on one of our three themes.
  • Children or youth may enter two pieces in poetry or two pieces in visual arts, or one in each.


CLICK HERE TO ENTER

Your Imagination Is the Perfect Canvas! 🖼

Your Imagination Is the Perfect Canvas! 🖼

Your Imagination Is the Perfect Canvas! 🖼

Click Here To Submit Your Artwork Today! 


Visit: https://www.mintartistsguild.org/youth-arts-competition for more information!

"What's Going On Today" by Isabella Kercorian

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We thank Isabella for her creativity and artistry—in service of highlighting these talented Youth Artists! Listen in to this beautiful musical arrangement from a dynamic music educator—in tribute to our Metro Detroit's Youth Arts Competition-winning Artists!  

Ife Martin: "Silence"

Ife Martin is one of two Youth Artists to win in the 2020 MDYAC  Poetry category of the Metro Detroit Youth Arts Competition! Listen to her original spoken word poem, "Silence" here, and stay on the lookout for more of her work! 

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The Fulbright Program Presents: An Evening of Poetry

The U.S Fulbright Program celebrates its 75th Anniversary with an evening of poetry, featuring Pulitzer Prize Winning Poet, Rita Dove, and Fulbright alumni, including Will "The Poet" Langford! 


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All Over Africa

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    Performance Poetry Video Gallery

    "Uncommon Will"

    Spoken Word Artist of the Year

    "Mary Wells" Live on ABZ WXYZ with Annmarie LaFlamme! 

    ABC WXYZ Detroit: Motown Mic

    ABC WXYZ Detroit: Motown Mic: Spoken Word Artist of the Year interview with Any Prakash! 

    Below the Stacks

    Check out my latest video a collaboration of EPIC proportions! 

    Motown Mic: Spoken Word Artist of the Year

    "Schooled"

    Sway in The Morning on Sirius XM SHA45

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