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Founded in 2020 ,Obsidain is an international organisation committed to cultivating the artistic and professional growth of Black poets.

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Obsidian Foundation
2 years
We are introducing the Black Poets Masterclass series: A series of lectures exploring the rich canon of Black poets in Africa, the Caribbean, the UK and USA. First session is free, book your spot & join us for a deep dive into the Black poetry canon.
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Obsidian Foundation
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Join @arvonfoundation & @ObsidianFoundation as we celebrate the culmination of the Black Poets Masterclass Series! (FREE EVENT) @dzifabenson @adjoseph @KMcCarthyWoolf @jallenpaisant + discussion & Q&A with poet/founder @NickMakoha Book now: Link in bio @RSLiterature @alcs_uk
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Obsidian Foundation
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Join @arvonfoundation and @ObsidianFdn as we celebrate the culmination of the Black Poets Masterclass Series 2023/24!. Our poets and tutors will read from their work and reflect on Black poetry as whole. Book you free spot here: #poetry
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Obsidian Foundation
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RT @arvonfoundation: In partnership with @ObsidianFdn, we are delighted to host Black Caribbean Poets, the first of two masterclasses explo….
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RT @SharLovegrove: Holy Sh*t!.
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Obsidian Foundation
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Join us tomorrow of the second and final masterclass session on Black British Poets led by award-winning poet @adjoseph . Make sure to book your spot here:
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Obsidian Foundation
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Last month @adjoseph gave the 1st part of the masterclass series on Black British poets taking us through brilliant poetic minds. For more info about tomorrow's session click here: #blackpoet
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RT @CalebFemi_: Pleasure to have directed EP 6 of CHAMPION created by @candicec_w. Spent several weeks in Jamaica shooting this and it was….
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Obsidian Foundation
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RT @TheOrwellPrize: The Orwell Prize for Journalism 2023 is awarded to Gary Younge (@garyyounge) for an entry including essays and a podcas….
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Obsidian Foundation
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RT @RSLiterature: We're super excited for the RAP Party tonight celebrating Windrush Day, particularly to mark the 75th anniversary. An INC….
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Obsidian Foundation
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RT @arvonfoundation: You have until 10 July to get your submissions in for the 2023 @LedburyPoetry Competition! This year's judge is Phili….
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Obsidian Foundation
2 years
Are you ready for the second series of the Black Poets Masterclass focusing on Black British poets? . This part 1 of the series will be led by award-winning poet Anthony Joseph (@adjoseph). Make sure to book your spot here: #poetlife #art
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Obsidian Foundation
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We've have partnered with @NationalGallery to create a poetry masterclass led by @CalebFemi_. The workshop takes inspiration from paintings in the gallery to explore movement and atmosphere. Free event, register here: #art #poetry #poetlife
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Obsidian Foundation
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Join us next week for the 2nd and last masterclass of the series on African Poetry led my incredible poet Dzifa Benson (@DzifaBenson). Register here: @BlackMetics #poetlife #poetry #africa #art #literature #masterclass
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Obsidian Foundation
2 years
Visit our website today to learn about The Black Poets Masterclass and register for the next masterclass on African Poetry led by poet Dzifa Benson (@DzifaBenson). Visit here: #poetry #poetlife #africanwriters #art #literature
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Obsidian Foundation
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Excellent masterclass today with @DzifaBenson ! We learn about the work of brilliant African poets like Asha Lul Mohamud Yusuf (Somalia), Lebogang Mashile (South Africa) and many more. What did you think of this masterclass?. BPM: AFRICAN POETS, PART 2 soon!. #poetlife
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Obsidian Foundation
2 years
This Thursday, we kick off the first Masterclass of the Black Poets Series. Join Dzifa Benson (@DzifaBenson) as she begins her two-part deep-dive into African poets and poetics. This first session is FREE! Book your spot here: #poetlife #blackpoet
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Obsidian Foundation
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RT @PoetrySociety: Don’t miss this fantastic online reading tonight 6.30pm (UK) with Victoria Adukwei Bulley, Safiya Kinshasa and a new gen….
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Obsidian Foundation
2 years
RT @maryjean_chan: Am looking forward to sharing Bright Fear with you all later this summer 🧡
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Obsidian Foundation
2 years
Obsidian Foundation Poetry Retreat 2023 came to a close after an intense week of writing, learning, sharing, expanding. We would like to thank our talented participants, awe-inspiring tutors, our guest speaker, partners & our team. #poetlife
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