Bad Poems: Poetry of Resistance, Defiance & Dissent

Experience an evening of raw, honest poetry that challenges convention and speaks truth to power. Bad Poems: Poetry of Resistance, Defiance & Dissent takes place on Thursday, April 10 at Books & Books in Coral Gables as part of the O, Miami Poetry Festival.

This subversive poetry cypher, created by Nadege Green and Corey Davis and hosted by Arsimmer McCoy, invites Miamians to craft and share disruptive poems that resist oppression, challenge the status quo, document struggles and victories, and confront societal "-isms." The event creates space for authentic expression without the constraints of politeness—encouraging participants to speak their unfiltered truth.

The gathering brings together three Miami cultural leaders. Nadege Green, an award-winning journalist, founded Black Miami-Dade to preserve and highlight the often-erased Black history of the region. Corey Davis leads Maven Leadership Collective, an organization supporting queer and trans social impact leaders of color. Host Arsimmer McCoy, an internationally recognized poet and teaching artist, has developed numerous cultural initiatives connecting communities across Miami, including the Carol City Museum.