Poetry to Soothe the Savage Beast by Author Jamaal Crowder

Poet Laureate and author, Jamaal Crowder graces the show with his Maryland breaux and his infectious nature. I met J as your burley offensive lineman at JMU in the early 2000s. Behind the grizzly exterior was a man ready to engulf the world with his literary genius. Since that time he has published 5 books that encapsulate his journey as Black man. The one thing that stands out about this interview is how he details his ability to stand still and the lessons it taught him. In this crazy world, standing still is more an anomaly than the status quo. Get ready to do the deep work with this episode and make sure you go out and check any of his books of poetry. Jamaal is a saint and a juggernaut wrapped in a behemoth of man.