Aundrea Sayrie: A word & a poem about Women’s History Month
Watershed Voice's Aundrea Sayrie kicks off Women's History Month with an original poem titled "To Every Woman."
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Aubrey Barnes: Israel and Palestine, Pardon My Boldness.
"Israel and Palestine, Pardon My Boldness." is written by Rock Island, Illinois native Aubrey Barnes, also known as “Aubs.” Barnes performed at the 2022 & 2023 Watershed Voice Artist Showcase in Three Rivers at the Huss Project.
Aubrey Barnes: Life and Death is Hard.
"Life and Death is Hard." is written by Rock Island, Illinois native Aubrey Barnes, also known as “Aubs.” Barnes performed at the 2022 & 2023 Watershed Voice Artist Showcase in Three Rivers at the Huss Project.
Aubrey Barnes: They Gone Grow Up
“They Gone Grow Up” is written by Rock Island, Illinois native Aubrey Barnes, also known as “Aubs.” Barnes performed at the 2022 & 2023 Watershed Voice Artist Showcase in Three Rivers at the Huss Project.
Q&A: Provoke thought that provokes change with Aubrey Barnes
Aubrey “Aubs” Barnes, a Rock Island, Illinois native, is an educator, author, poet, community arts facilitator, and the featured artist for Watershed Voice’s third annual Artist Showcase on July 15. For more on his creative process, inspiration, and upcoming performance next week, Watershed Voice interviewed Aubs.
Aubrey Barnes: Sometimes, I be Numb.
"Sometimes, I be Numb" is written by Rock Island, Illinois native Aubrey Barnes, also known as “Aubs.” Barnes performed at the 2022 Watershed Voice Artist Showcase in Three Rivers at the Huss Project, where he will return to perform in July.
Aubrey Barnes: Reclaimin’ Space: The Cost of Closing Eyes.
"Reclaimin' Space: The Cost of Closing Eyes" is written by Rock Island, Illinois native Aubrey Barnes, also known as “Aubs.” Barnes performed at the 2022 Watershed Voice Artist Showcase in Three Rivers at the Huss Project, where he will return to perform in July.
Aubrey Barnes: The Black and White of Faith
“The Black and White of Faith” is written by Rock Island Illinois native Aubrey Barnes, also known as “Aubs.” Barnes performed at the 2022 Watershed Voice Artist Showcase in Three Rivers at the Huss Project.
Aundrea Sayrie: ‘Can I say the N-word?’
In this poem Watershed Voice columnist Aundrea Sayrie answers the age old question, when is it OK for white folks to use the "N-word?"
Disclaimer: This poem features strong language, and subject matter that may make some uncomfortable. Reader discretion advised.
Torrey Brown: June 19th, 1865
A poem by Torrey Brown titled "June 19th, 1865" about Juneteenth: Freedom Day.
Aubrey Barnes: Israel and Palestine, Pardon My Boldness.
"Israel and Palestine, Pardon My Boldness." is written by Rock Island, Illinois native Aubrey Barnes, also known as “Aubs.” Barnes performed at the 2022 & 2023 Watershed Voice Artist Showcase in Three Rivers at the Huss Project.
Aubrey Barnes: Life and Death is Hard.
"Life and Death is Hard." is written by Rock Island, Illinois native Aubrey Barnes, also known as “Aubs.” Barnes performed at the 2022 & 2023 Watershed Voice Artist Showcase in Three Rivers at the Huss Project.
Aubrey Barnes: They Gone Grow Up
“They Gone Grow Up” is written by Rock Island, Illinois native Aubrey Barnes, also known as “Aubs.” Barnes performed at the 2022 & 2023 Watershed Voice Artist Showcase in Three Rivers at the Huss Project.
Q&A: Provoke thought that provokes change with Aubrey Barnes
Aubrey “Aubs” Barnes, a Rock Island, Illinois native, is an educator, author, poet, community arts facilitator, and the featured artist for Watershed Voice’s third annual Artist Showcase on July 15. For more on his creative process, inspiration, and upcoming performance next week, Watershed Voice interviewed Aubs.
Aubrey Barnes: Sometimes, I be Numb.
"Sometimes, I be Numb" is written by Rock Island, Illinois native Aubrey Barnes, also known as “Aubs.” Barnes performed at the 2022 Watershed Voice Artist Showcase in Three Rivers at the Huss Project, where he will return to perform in July.
Aubrey Barnes: Reclaimin’ Space: The Cost of Closing Eyes.
"Reclaimin' Space: The Cost of Closing Eyes" is written by Rock Island, Illinois native Aubrey Barnes, also known as “Aubs.” Barnes performed at the 2022 Watershed Voice Artist Showcase in Three Rivers at the Huss Project, where he will return to perform in July.
Aubrey Barnes: The Black and White of Faith
“The Black and White of Faith” is written by Rock Island Illinois native Aubrey Barnes, also known as “Aubs.” Barnes performed at the 2022 Watershed Voice Artist Showcase in Three Rivers at the Huss Project.
Aundrea Sayrie: ‘Can I say the N-word?’
In this poem Watershed Voice columnist Aundrea Sayrie answers the age old question, when is it OK for white folks to use the "N-word?" Disclaimer: This poem features strong language, and subject matter that may make some uncomfortable. Reader discretion advised.
Torrey Brown: June 19th, 1865
A poem by Torrey Brown titled "June 19th, 1865" about Juneteenth: Freedom Day.
