Ep. 25: Seeing Beyonce live for the first time, an American Poem

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Ep. 25: Seeing Beyonce live for the first time, an American Poem

D. Colin

Jul 06, 2025

Transcript

Episode Summary

Welcome to d.colin.ized—my personal creative podcast space for poetry, purpose, process, and creative power.
In this episode, I talk about going to my first Beyonce concert and the poem by Ras Baraka that among so many other parts of the concert, made me feel seen. You’ll also hear the poem that I’m talking about.

Timestamps

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- 0:00 – Intro
- 0:54 – What’s been going on in my creative life
- 2:39 – Seeing Beyonce in concert for the first time
- 8:45 – “I Want to Hear an American Poem” by Ras Baraka
- 18:45 – Outro

Resources & Mentions

- “I Want to Hear an American Poem” by Ras Baraka

Writing Prompt or Reflection

What is an American poem to you? What symbols of American life have you had complex feelings about, and what can you reclaim for yourself?

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D. Colin is a poet, visual artist, performer, and cultural worker whose work centers healing, liberation, and creative expression. She has degrees in English and Africana Studies.