SPIT Spoken Poets InTellectualizing

02/08/2026

S.P.I.T. Spoken Poets InTellectualizing™

-Call for Submissions-
(Core-contributors receive 10 copies and consideration to pen Foreword)

Gumbo for the Soul Publications is in the process of developing our first “strictly poetry” publication by the visionary team of Gumbo for the Soul International®

This anthology will follow six previously published series that focuses primarily on literacy;
family; philanthropy; the community; health and education.

This inaugural “strictly poetry” edition is due out on what would have been Nikki Giovanni’s 83rd birthday, June 7, 2026.

Your participation is invited. Please email us requesting the submission guidelines via: [email protected]

02/07/2026

MEDIA ALERT:
NIKKI GIOVANNI'S LAST SPOKEN WORD PERFORMANCE CURATED BY GUMBO FOR THE SOUL TO BE PUBLISHED!

S.P.I.T. Spoken Poets InTellectualizing™

-Call for Submissions-
(Core-contributors receive 10 copies and consideration to pen Foreword)

Gumbo for the Soul Publications is in the process of developing our first “strictly poetry” publication by the visionary team of Gumbo for the Soul International®

This anthology will follow six previously published series that focuses primarily on literacy;
family; philanthropy; the community; health and education.

This inaugural “strictly poetry” edition is due out on what would have been Nikki Giovanni’s 83rd birthday, June 7, 2026.

Your participation is invited. Please email us requesting the submission guidelines via: [email protected]

01/27/2026

to Nikki Giovanni's retirement party in 2022.
We at TRIBE Family Channel curated the last spoken poetry performance live on S.P.I.T. Spoken Poets InTellectualizing™ by our Soulful Sister before she gained her wings! Rest in Poetry, Nikki! We miss you.
🖤🙏🏽🖤

01/31/2025

to Nikki Giovanni's retirement party. in 2022
TRIBE Family Channel may have the last spoken poetry performance on SPIT Spoken Poets InTellectualizing by our Soulful Sister before she gained her wings! Rest in Poetry, Nikki! We miss you.

12/12/2024

I met Nikki Giovanni back in 2007 through the creator of DEF Poetry Jam on HBO. We maintained contact ever since then. Ironically, that's also how I met Mos Def's mother. Here's Nikki on the first episode of DEF Poetry Jam, being introduced by Mos Def! Just wow!

HBO show "Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry or Def Poetry"Air Date: November 2002Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni is an American poet, activist, author an...

12/10/2024

I'm deeply saddened at the passing of a dear friend today, Nikki Giovanni.
This Sistah has been so gracious to me throughout the years, appearing as a guest on my show and being a blessing to others.
Rest in Poetry, Nikki.

I've contacted her family and will keep you posted of any arrangements, as I am able
💞🙏🏽💞

04/01/2024

S.P.I.T. Spoken Poets InTellectualizing™ hosted by Beverly Black in Honor of National Poetry Month - April 1, 2024

Join TRIBE Family Channel and Guest Poets for a round of poetry, reflections and words that honor our poetic influencers!

Our phenomenal cast of Guest Poets include:

Cathie Wright Lewis-
For over 35 years, Wright-Lewis served Brooklyn youth, adults, and teachers as a high school English teacher, mentor, UFT Teacher-trainer, and English Professor. She continues to serve students through Medgar Evers College’s Center for Black Literature as program director of Re-envisioning Our Lives through Literature (ROLL) and as Executive Director of her non-profit, Power in the Pen Writing Workshop Inc.

Erin Joshua- Erin R. Joshua is a masters level librarian, a published author, and nationally competing poet. She writes her poetry in an effort to help others feel seen.

Moody Black- Moody Black has been a performing artist since the age of twelve, and has become a prominent force on
a multi-regional poetry scene through his enthusiastic live shows and strong work ethic.

Danne Smith Mathis- Danne Smith Mathis is a poet, writer, editor and conversation strategist. Writing is not only what she does but is also who she is!

Dr. Maxine Bryant- Dr. B - educator, innovator, thought provoker, and inspirational poet. Words are her passion - she's the master of expression.

These seasoned wordsmiths will be bringing the heat, so get ready for a real treat!

4PM/PST 5PM/GMT 6PM/CST 7PM/EST

Call 515-605-9741 or Listen Online: www.blogtalkradio.com/gumboforthesoul

S.P.I.T. Spoken Poets InTellectualizing™ and TRIBE Family Channel™
are Gumbo for the Soul International family brands, created, owned and operated by Beverly Black. All Rights Reserved.

03/29/2024

S.P.I.T. - TRIBE Poetry Jam™ paying tribute 2 Def Poetry Jam Founders.
In honor of National Poetry Month, and paying tribute to the founder's of Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam™ on HBO, Russell Simmons, Bruce George, Danny Simmons and Deborah Pointer.
https://www.blogtalkradio.com/gumboforthesoul/2014/04/17/spit--tribe-poetry-jam-paying-tribute-2-def-poetry-jam-founders

04/06/2022

We are giving Professor Nikki Giovanni her flowers for National Poetry Month and you're invited to participate!!

MEDIA ALERT!

From the desk of Beverly Black Johnson at

Gumbo for the Soul Int'l - TRIBE Family Channel.

(Pictured- Nikki Giovanni at her desk.)

Hey Family,
This is your opportunity to personally reach her through yours truly.

Have you ever wanted to send her a book, poem or write her a letter? Well, there's no better time then now.

I will connect you two! You know how I do!

Here's the skinny, because ain't nothing free, baby!

*Gift Insert Fee Applies - Only 10 Slots Available and they are filling up! Time Sensitive. Details below.

Gift Basket Details:

Nikki Giovanni Gift Basket Honoring April 2022 National Poetry Month. Gift Nikki with your autographed book, framed poetry or music/poetry CD. One item per payment. Include a letter with YOUR contact information for her to reply.

Deadline to Hold Spot - Pay by April 14th (Unless Arrangements Apply)

Deadline to Submit Items - Send by April 18th. (Unless Arrangements Apply).

Mailing Address Provided after confirmation via email.

Cost: $175.00

Pay Link: https://checkout.square.site/buy/BWWTIRTHVOFZ5E357ACVHPHG

Nikki was our 'Guest of Honor' last April 1, 2021 on S.P.I.T. Spoken Poets InTellectualizing™ Honoring Nikki Giovanni:

https://www.blogtalkradio.com/gumboforthesoul/2021/04/02/spit-spoken-poets-intellectualizing-honoring-nikki-giovanni

04/01/2022

Happy National Poetry Month
This year in our series anthology Women of Honor II, we shall honor Maya Angelou (Rest in Poetry), Queen.