Discovering Identity and Justice Through Poetry with Activist Drew Jackson

Send us Fan MailLet's  journey into the world of street level poetry and activism with the phenomenal poet, Drew Jackson. From his humble beginnings in South Jersey, we follow his path through writing hip hop lyrics, pastoring  and into the realm of poetry. What does it mean to be a black man in America? Drew's work unpacks this weighty question, exploring themes of identity, justice, and the power held within our very names. We dive into Drew's powerful poems, each one a testament to his belief in the conversation between scriptures and racial violence, Jesus and the death penalty, being a dreamer while watching injustice unfold on the news. The potency of his words will make you rethink the violence we accept from racism and the importance of standing up for those on death row. It's a provocative look at the intersection of faith and justice, providing a much-needed floodlight illuminating  the marginalized and oppressed.But it's not all heavy topics and deep dives; there's joy to be found in the small acts of justice that make a difference in our communities. Drew enlightens us about his volunteer experiences in a Catholic Worker community, and the transformative power of showing up for one another. His stories remind us all of what could happen if Love and God stepped into our headlines and got their way.   This episode isn't just a discussion—it's a call to action. So come along and join us as we watch poetry lead us to notice the pain in our headlines and take action in the streets.This is a growing podcast, will you take 30 seconds and help us?Yes! I will sign up to get the newest episode delivered by owl to my inbox!Heck yeah! I will leave a review because I know how much it helpRaising my hand to get Diana's writing on  substackFollow Diana on Social Media @dianaoestreich    Yes, I want free tools from The Waging Peace Project! Buy our book Waging Peace, One Soldier’s Story of Putting Love First  to support Veterans, peacemaking and stories that are changing the world.Find our Merch here, and Wear Your Peace.Bring a Waging Peace Keynote or Workshop to your school, organization, or faith community.