Activist Poet Malcolm London

Published:
October 31, 2014

Spoken-word artist Malcolm London has been called the “Gil Scott-Heron of this generation.”

The young activist visits campus Saturday, Nov. 1, for two events.

  • At 3 p.m., Grinnellians who recently took part in a rally in Feguson, Mo. join London for a group discussion in the Joe Rosenfield Center '25, Room 101.
  • At 7:30 p.m., London performs his spoken-word poetry in Bob’s Underground Café. 

Kevin Coval, head of Young Chicago Authors, says the young poet “is that rare and important breed of poet-activist who can engage in a civic conversation via his art.”

London appeared on PBS's TED Talks with John Legend and Bill Gates. He’s shared stages with actor Matt Damon and rapper Lupe Fiasco as a part of the The People Speak, Live! cast and also appears on season two of TVOne’s Verses & Flow. Malcolm’s work has been featured on national outlets including CBS, NPR, Huffington Post, The Root, and the Chicago Tribune.

His visit is co-sponsored by the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Leadership; the Rosenfield Program in Public Affairs, International Relations, and Human Rights; and the Student Government Association.

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