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George The Poet named patron of charity making ‘poetic voice heard’ in politics

The Brixton-based charity has run programmes including, Mandem, Lets Talk, helping young boys to express themselves through poetry.

Evening Standard

UK riots raise the spectre of racism and evoke haunting memories

As mobs flaunt footage of their hate crimes, ethnic minorities and asylum seekers in Britain are paralysed with fear.

Al Jazeera

Track Record by George the Poet audiobook review – a heartfelt blend of the personal and political

The British-Ugandan writer looks back at his creative journey into a social landscape still defined by colonialism and inequality

The Guardian - UK

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How sport and poetry make the perfect match

Centre Court, Wimbledon, 2008. The men’s final. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, two titans of tennis at their zenith, are locked in an enthralling battle. But rain disrupts play, forcing a pause that hangs heavy with anticipation for the millions glued to their TV screens at home.

The Conversation

Track Record by George the Poet review – Black artistry and home truths

The spoken word artist and podcaster’s hybrid of social history and rallying cry is heartfelt, if occasionally hectoring

The Guardian - UK

George the Poet: ‘Poetry is the artistic wing of politics’

He performed at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding and was offered an MBE before he turned 30 – but the writer is ready to head in a more radical direction

The Guardian - UK

Best podcasts of the week: The twisting tale of Dawn Hacheney, and the house fire that killed her

In this week’s newsletter: Mortal Sin investigates the death of a pastor’s wife that was more than it seemed. Plus: five of the best genre-defying podcasts

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George the Poet: ‘These Tories will get what’s coming to them. They are not the British people’

The podcaster and yes, poet, on fatherhood, writing for the royal wedding and why spoken word has stormed the mainstream

The Guardian - UK

The week in radio: Have You Heard George’s Podcast?; The News Agents Investigates; Sidetracked with Annie and Nick; Uncanny – review

George the Poet began a creative journey through African history, Lewis Goodall probed people-smuggling – and Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw launched a ramble-chat about music

The Guardian - UK

Anthology of poems by van drivers celebrates life on the road

Nikki and Russell Eatly’s poem The Work Wife wins competition in Poetry in Motion collection

The Guardian - UK

Why I live in Harlesden: George the Poet on his lifelong love affair with his north-west London neighbourhood

Podcaster and spoken word artist George the Poet tells Francesca Specter why Harlesden is still home

Evening Standard

The Guardian view on spoken word poets: powerful voices that are needed today

Editorial: Traditionally looked down on by the poetry establishment, those specialising in performance deserve their new chance to shine

The Guardian - UK

George The Poet to guest curate London Literature Festival

A host of celebrities will be discussing their memoirs during the 12-day festival.

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