The EQ. Magazine — Issue 2: Poetry

Issue 2 centers poetry as a tool for cultural leadership, creative expression, and social change within the Words Beats & Life community. The issue features a cover story Q&A with Patrick Washington, Director of Poetry at Words Beats & Life, alongside spoken-word features from Towards 2040 fellows, profiles of poets and teaching artists, global DJ culture highlights, dance photography, cultural diplomacy projects in Pakistan, and stories exploring how hip-hop poetry advances civic engagement, youth voice, and artistic freedom.

Contributors: Adrienne Bedsole, Erica Keith, Madison Hunt, Mazi Mutafa, Vivian Trinh, Richard Soben, Dominic Painter, Brandon Rex, Yahsmin Mayaan Binti BoBo.

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About This Issue: Poetry & Cultural Leadership

Issue 2 centers poetry, people and the cultural priorities that guide Words Beats & Life’s mission. This edition highlights artists, fellows and educators using language, performance and storytelling to enact social change.

The issue includes deep dives into poetry leadership, cultural diplomacy through art and emerging creative voices connected to WBL programs. Together, the stories show how poetry and hip-hop intersect as tools for education, advocacy and community building.

What’s Inside This Issue

  • Cover story Q&A with Patrick Washington

  • Cultural diplomacy features including Pakistan mural projects

  • Profiles of Towards 2040 fellows and mentors

  • DJ culture and global music exchange

  • Poetry, performance and spoken word highlights

Issue Details

  • Publisher: Words Beats & Life Inc.

  • Publication: The EQ. magazine

  • Issue: Issue 2

  • Theme: Poetry & Cultural Leadership

  • Format: Print and digital magazine

  • Focus Areas: Poetry, cultural diplomacy, creative leadership

  • Writers & Contributors: Adrienne Bedsole, Erica Keith, Madison Hunt, Mazi Mutafa, Vivian Trinh, Richard Soben, Dominic Painter, Brandon Rex, Yahsmin Mayaan Binti BoBo.

  • Audience: Poets, artists, educators, cultural advocates

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