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Poetry as Political Discourse | Regis Coustillac | TEDxKentState

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2017 · Nonprofits & Activism

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After a tumultuous election cycle, in 2016, that divided neighbors by economic means, educational background, and race we have seen our country fail to engage in even the most basic forms of political discourse, but these discussions of disagreement are instrumental to a nation focused on growth. Regis Coustillac will demonstrate how poetry workshops tailored to community members are the key to encouraging political conversations and everyone's voice being heard. 


Regis Louis Coustillac is a poet currently earning his English degree at Kent State University. He leads poetry workshops as a teaching artist at the Wick Poetry Center to encourage new voices to bloom from the community. He has witnessed the power of poetry to heal and share stories in action. From a grief counseling camp for children who lost family members to English classes for immigrants and refugees, he views poetry as a flexible tool that can be applied to any willing population.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

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