Award-winning poet, activist, filmmaker jessica Care moore discusses role as Detroit Poet Laureate

Earlier this year, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Detroit native jessica Care moore, an award-winning poet, activist, and filmmaker, will serve as the city's new Poet Laureate. In her new role, she is responsible for leading poetry events across Detroit, delivering an annual address at the Detroit Public Library, and participating in programs that reflect the city's diversity. She will also compose a special poem for a year-end presentation. Host Stephen Henderson sits down with moore to talk about her appointment and responsibilities, her love of poetry and its impact on people, and her other creative projects. Stay Connected: Subscribe to Detroit PBS’ YouTube Channel and don’t miss American Black Journal on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Detroit PBS, WTVS-Channel 56. Website: https://www.americanblackjournal.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanBlackJournal/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amblackjournal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amblackjournal/