{"id":2140,"date":"2024-11-08T23:39:07","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T23:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playmasmontreal.com\/?page_id=2140"},"modified":"2026-08-13T21:58:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T02:58:57","slug":"poets","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/playmasmontreal.com\/fr\/poets\/","title":{"rendered":"PO\u00c8TES"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"alignfull ghostkit-shape-divider ghostkit-custom-1Nxajm\"><svg width=\"200\" height=\"31\" viewBox=\"0 0 200 31\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n  preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n  <path opacity=\"0.25\"\n    d=\"M176 1.09913C185.695 1.78769 200 5.86594 200 5.86594V31H0V23.6744C0 23.6744 10.8105 26.1825 18 26.4651C33.0506 27.0568 40.0687 20.2366 55 18.7907C76.5387 16.705 88.9682 24.0506 110.5 21.9302C138.336 19.1891 148.033 -0.887161 176 1.09913Z\"\n    fill=\"currentColor\" \/>\n  <path opacity=\"0.5\"\n    d=\"M177 6.5C186.046 6.8116 200 9.37302 200 9.37302V31H0V26.1526C0 26.1526 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2140_2e3dfd-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2140_2e3dfd-de\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2140_2e3dfd-de, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2140_2e3dfd-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2140_2e3dfd-de\"]{font-size:32px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2140_2e3dfd-de wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2140_2e3dfd-de\">Want to work with our recommended <mark class=\"kt-highlight\"><span style=\"color: #fe0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Poets<\/span><\/mark>?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column2140_b2cd50-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2140_b2cd50-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2140_b2cd50-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2140_b2cd50-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2140_b2cd50-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2140_b2cd50-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2140_b2cd50-5c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2140_b2cd50-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2140_b2cd50-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2140_b2cd50-5c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For Event Organizers Looking for Poets:<\/strong><br>Searching for a poet to bring depth, emotion, and resonance to your event? Our directory features a talented array of Black poets whose words inspire, challenge, and connect. Whether for a celebration, community gathering, or intimate setting, our poets bring stories that speak directly to the heart and soul of the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For Poets Wishing to Join Our Directory:<\/strong><br>Are you a poet with a voice that deserves to be heard? Join our Black Cultural Artist Hub\u2019s poet directory to share your work, access performance opportunities, and connect with organizers looking for authentic, powerful Black voices. Let us help bring your words to new audiences and inspire others through your unique perspective.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2140_93eaed-4d{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2140_93eaed-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2140_93eaed-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2140_93eaed-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1290px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2140_93eaed-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id2140_93eaed-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id2140_93eaed-4d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 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class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image2140_7b6014-7b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;}.kb-image2140_7b6014-7b img.kb-img, .kb-image2140_7b6014-7b .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2140_7b6014-7b kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/playmasmontreal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Aliyah-TruTH-Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2578\"\/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2140_f343dc-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2140_f343dc-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2140_f343dc-b0\"]{text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 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TruTH<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2140_2f7bd3-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2140_2f7bd3-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2140_2f7bd3-e8\"]{text-align:center;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-family:var( u002du002dglobal-body-font-family, inherit );color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2140_2f7bd3-e8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2140_2f7bd3-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2140_2f7bd3-e8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2140_2f7bd3-e8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2140_2f7bd3-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2140_2f7bd3-e8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading2140_2f7bd3-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2140_2f7bd3-e8\">Aliyah Thomas <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-expand stk-block-expand stk-block stk-2288f4b\" data-block-id=\"2288f4b\"><div class=\"stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-683682c stk-block-expand__short-text\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-block-id=\"683682c\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Aliyah TruTh, a captivating spoken word artist and poet, weaves a tapestry<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button is-style-link stk-block-expand__show-button stk-block stk-d0b81b4\" data-block-id=\"d0b81b4\"><a aria-hidden=\"false\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Show more<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-1ea5b45 stk-block-expand__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-block-id=\"1ea5b45\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">tapestry\nof profound self-discovery, faith, healing, and unapologetic pro-blackness in\nher poetic narratives. Born and raised in Montreal, she is known for her\nability to captivate audiences with her words and vulnerability.&nbsp;\nIn a world where conformity often reigns, Aliyah TruTh emerges as a voice\nof empowerment, resilience, and striking authenticity. Her poetry serves as\na testament to the strength found in embracing one\u2019s emotions, faith, and\ncultural identity. Aliyah Truth is not just a spoken word artist; she is a\nstoryteller, a healer, and a force for positive change through the\ntransformative power of her words.\nAnd my contact info:\nName: Aliyah Thomas\nEmail:&nbsp;aliyahtruthbookings@gmail.com&nbsp;\nPh#: 514-713-4372&nbsp;\nIG: @aliyahtruthpoetry<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button is-style-link stk-block-expand__hide-button stk-block stk-f38a712\" data-block-id=\"f38a712\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Show less<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2140_b7c109-b6 .kt-block-spacer{height:35px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2140_b7c109-b6 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2140_9385a8-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2140_9385a8-cb\"]{text-align:center;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-family:var( u002du002dglobal-body-font-family, inherit );color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2140_9385a8-cb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2140_9385a8-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2140_9385a8-cb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2140_9385a8-cb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2140_9385a8-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2140_9385a8-cb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading2140_9385a8-cb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2140_9385a8-cb\"> Roen Higgins<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-expand stk-block-expand stk-block stk-b1c9ddb\" data-block-id=\"b1c9ddb\"><div class=\"stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-bb855ec stk-block-expand__short-text\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-block-id=\"bb855ec\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Roen&nbsp;Higgins is an award-winning spoken word poet, educator, and speaker.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button is-style-link stk-block-expand__show-button stk-block stk-a9d60ab\" data-block-id=\"a9d60ab\"><a aria-hidden=\"false\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Show more<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-1ed8642 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She is dedicated to planting the seed that&nbsp;creativity&nbsp;should be fostered, valued, and celebrated at home and school. Dubbed&nbsp;Blu\u2019Rva,&nbsp;Roen&nbsp;is known as a repeat winner in the scene of improv &amp; slam poetry and has performed from local stages to festival du monde as an independent artist. She is a longtime member of \u2018The Poets Tree\u2019 and \u2018Kalmunity Vibe Collective\u2019.&nbsp;Roen&nbsp;is a graduate of Human Relations and Family Life Education from Concordia University. 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