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Salaam Green’s debut poetry collection explores memory and ancestry

Salaam Green, Birmingham’s inaugural poet laureate and founder and executive director of The Literary Healing Arts, will release her first full-length poetry collection, “The Other Revival: Poems & Reckonings,” today. Published by Pulley Press, a …

Madras High Court judge pens poem for unity between Tenkalai and Vadakalai sects of Vaishnavites

Justice N. Anand Venkatesh. File | Photo Credit: M. Srinath Impressing upon the need for the Tenkalai and Vadakalai sects of Vaishnavites to end the differences between them since the 15th century, Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court has …

ECU professor publishes 12th poetry collection

East Central University professor, Dr. Ken Hada, has released his twelfth book, titled “Visions for the Night.” “Many of these poems were born in darkness,” said Hada. “My publisher keeps insisting that I’m a Neo-Romantic, and maybe he’s right. I’m not …

China's online literature users reach 575m; overseas readership surges: report

Illustration: Liu Xiangya/GTThe number of online literature users in China increased to 575 million as of 2024, according to the 2024 blue book of online literature released Monday by the China Writers Association, up from about 500 million in 2023. …

5 novels with a psychopath or sociopath as narrator

Merger and acquisitions or murder and executions? It does not matter what one hears as both are the business of one Patrick Bateman, investment banker by day and murderer by night. Bateman, the narrator, is young and affluent. He goes to nightclubs, snorts …

China’s online literature expands overseas readership in cultural export push

HONG KONG (Reuters) – China counted over a half billion consumers of online literature last year – a record – according to an official report, while the number of overseas users also jumped as authorities promoted the industry as a cultural export and soft …

FaithAI by HolyJot: A Revolutionary Way to Tie Ancient Scripture to Modern-Day Events

HolyJot uses FaithAI to bridge Biblical truth and current events, offering AI-guided journaling, insights, and classical literature tools. FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As digital distractions rise and attention …

Lemm Sissy talks life and poetry in Rugby

POET and broadcaster Lemn Sissy will be sharing the love in Rugby next week. An Evening with Lemn Sissay, part of the Love Rugby Festival running from June 20 to July 6, takes place at Rugby Baptist Church on Friday June 27 at 7pm. The evening, organised …

The Bold and the Beautiful star Christian Weissmann celebrates one-year anniversary of his debut poetry book

Christian Weissmann, most know to fans of daytime television for his character Remy on CBS's The Bold and the Beautiful, recently marked the first anniversary of his first poetry book release, Her, Him, & I. Released on June 11, 2024, the book is a …

Why Sofia Coppola's films feel like dreamy poetry"

Sofia Coppola may not be a household name for everyone, but she's one of the most distinctive voices in modern cinema. Known for her quiet, atmospheric style, Coppola creates films that explore themes like identity, loneliness, and growing up. Her …

Adeolu Adewumi-Zer, Afro-optimist empowering Africa for growth, impact

Adeolu Adewumi-Zer, a renowned Afro-optimist, is a global strategist and has championed African excellence for over twenty-five years. As the founder of ZER Consulting Africa, she empowers leaders and businesses across the continent to achieve sustainable …

In Amy Bloom’s exquisite ‘I’ll Be Right Here,’ Colette plays a key supporting role

Book Review I'll Be Right Here By Amy Bloom Random House: 272 pages, $28 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. Amy Bloom’s exquisite “I’ll Be Right Here” is a …

Authors, ACLU demand probe of Florida library purges

Florida school districts removed dozens of books deemed "pornographic" by the state attorney general, prompting advocacy groups to accuse officials of violating First Amendment rights. Groups requested the Florida Legislature's Joint …

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Actress Ellen Barkin Shares 'Poem' Calling Kristi Noem a 'C*nt' as Homeland Security Sec. Rushed to Hospital

Actress Ellen Barkin took to X and shared what she said was a poem about Kristi Noem. Consisting of just four lines, the poem calls the United States Secretary of Homeland Security a “cunt.” The Ocean’s Thirteen actress’s post said: I saw this on insta… …

2025 Annie Allen Youth Poetry Contest winners

Jocelyn Hays Lane Tech High School 11th/12th grade category “Look at them” If only the tides rolled even in the city. The trees know their suffering as the leaves gather in lonely patches in the fall. The birds flock and fly down. When winter comes, …

Poetry Liberation Front this weekend in Knoxville

How a chorister dad found faith

IT STARTED with some good old-fashioned advertising: “Would your son like to be a chorister at Southwark Cathedral?” There were two reasons that the poster caught my eye, in March 2023. Our seven-year-old was constantly singing, for one: mostly TV theme …

Rusty Hilst, a Hutchinson icon, passes

By Richard Shank Wednesday’s major topic of conversation on the streets of Hutchinson centered around the passing of Rusty Hilst. Wherever one went to the Chamber of Commerce luncheon, in restaurants or meetings, Rusty was described with words like revered …

Hollywood Star Jesse Metcalfe and MindStir Media Launch New Package to Boost Authors’ Visibility and Success

Jesse Metcalfe partners with MindStir Media to help authors shine with video endorsements, press outreach, and optional social media and foreword add-ons. PORTSMOUTH, NH, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MindStir Media, a …

Laquann Childress, aka Tatted Ru, Releases New Single 'One Time,' Turning Life Experiences Into Music

CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 21st, Tatted Ru is set to release his new single, 'One Time,' the anticipated follow-up to his recent track 'Lemon Talk'. For Laquann Childress—better known as …

'Unholy Alliances: A True Crime Story,' by Author Janet Walker, Details a Shocking Story of Sexual Assault Survival

“Unholy Alliances: A True Crime Story,” by Author Janet Walker, Details a Shocking Story of Sexual Assault Survival BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Janet Walker, the publisher, owner, and founder of the …

Darla Z Debuts New Children’s Single and Animated Music Video Featuring Bert the Singing Cat

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning singer-songwriter, author, and children’s advocate Darla Z has released a brand-new children’s single and animated music video titled "Bert the Singing Cat…

Crumbl and Benson Boone Craft a Mystical, Magical Dessert

What Does Moonbeam Ice Cream Taste Like? Crumbl knows. LINDON, UT, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crumbl is joining forces with the musical superstar that is quite literally backflipping his way into fame – Benson Boone! …

Websnoogie, LLC Launches Revolutionary Free SEO Audit App Delivering Instant Website Analysis

Revolutionary app delivers complete SEO audits in under two minutes, making professional-grade optimization insights accessible to all businesses. OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Websnoogie, LLC, a leading provider …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Certificate Programs Added at Madison Education Group (MEG)

MEG AI Certificate Programs MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Madison Education Group (MEG), a premier provider of professional development certifications and trainings, continues to expand its certificate …

USMC Col. (Ret.) Riccoh Player, Emmy Winner, Joins WARRIOR Legacy Network as Chief Communications Officer

Riccoh Player USMC Col. (Ret.), Emmy winner & former USMC Chief of Public Affairs, joins WARRIOR Legacy Network as Chief Communications Officer. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WARRIOR Enterprises LLC is proud …

FEDCON Releases 'The Greatest Ad Ever'

FEDCON aims to position themselves as the most legitimate and effective in their field and has recently launched a media department to achieve this end. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FEDCON is a contract …

In a Tumultuous World, ‘Guardians’ Shines as a Beacon of Faith and Hope—Releasing to Home Entertainment June 24, 2025

'Guardians' Faith Film About Man Who Sees Angels Releases June 24 on VOD—Story of Grief, Redemption & Hope Offers Beacon During Turbulent Times LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world faces …

Pre-orders for the Life Size Bust 'Pacific Rim (Film) Crimson Typhoon' Began June 19, 2025

Prime 1 Studio has announced the Life Size Bust "Pacific Rim (Film) Crimson Typhoon." Pre-orders began June 19, 2025 (JST). Release set for December 2026. ASAKUSA, TAITO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prime 1 Studio is …

Industry-Leading: Aiarty's Super Denoising Brings Crisp Clarity to Extreme Low-Light Videos

From noisy night scenes to grainy indoor shots, Aiarty’s AI-powered video enhancer intelligently removes all kinds of visual noise — without destroying detail. CHENGDU, SICHUAN, CHINA, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The newly launched …

Woven 2 SAVE: Kurriizmatic and SAVE Launch Bold Fashion-Fueled Campaign to Help Prevent Suicide and Save Lives

Woven 2 SAVE honors those lost to suicide through sustainable fashion and ignites a national movement for prevention and mental health awareness. BLOOMINGTON, MN, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an unprecedented fusion of …

NetIX Named Best Global Internet Exchange Provider for 2025

Carrier Community honours NetIX after the company doubles traffic beyond 4Tbps and expands key international routes SOFIA, SOFIA, BULGARIA, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NetIX, the global Internet Exchange of the Neterra Group, was named “Best …

FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA RELEASES FAMILY DRAMA 'THE HARVEST'

Universal Family Drama Debuts on North American VOD Platforms and DVD on June 20, 2025 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen …

ENDERBY ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES GLOBAL OCEAN PROTECTION CAMPAIGN 'ENDANGERED WONDERS' IN RESPONSE TO UNOC 2025

An ambitious campaign leveraging the power of film and storytelling to drive transformative action for ocean conservation, polar resilience and blue investment. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Responding to …

ENDERBY ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES GLOBAL OCEAN PROTECTION CAMPAIGN 'ENDANGERED WONDERS' IN RESPONSE TO UNOC 2025

An ambitious campaign leveraging the power of film and storytelling to drive transformative action for ocean conservation, polar resilience and blue investment. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Responding to …

ENDERBY ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES GLOBAL OCEAN PROTECTION CAMPAIGN 'ENDANGERED WONDERS' IN RESPONSE TO UNOC 2025

An ambitious campaign leveraging the power of film and storytelling to drive transformative action for ocean conservation, polar resilience and blue investment. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Responding to the urgent …

ENDERBY ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES GLOBAL OCEAN PROTECTION CAMPAIGN 'ENDANGERED WONDERS' IN RESPONSE TO UNOC 2025

An ambitious campaign leveraging the power of film and storytelling to drive transformative action for ocean conservation, polar resilience and blue investment. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Responding to …

ENDERBY ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES GLOBAL OCEAN PROTECTION CAMPAIGN 'ENDANGERED WONDERS' IN RESPONSE TO UNOC 2025

An ambitious campaign leveraging the power of film and storytelling to drive transformative action for ocean conservation, polar resilience and blue investment. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Responding to …