Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
Available On Air Stations
Watch Live

Arts & Culture

Renowned Slam Poet Takes Her Message To Youth

Gayle Danley recently paid a visit to NPR's Washington, D.C., studios for a 'Tell Me More' interview.
Douglas Hopper/NPR
Gayle Danley recently paid a visit to NPR's Washington, D.C., studios for a 'Tell Me More' interview.

Slam poet Gayle Danley has won international acclaim as a slam poet, and her newest endeavor is could be her most challenging one yet. Danley is taking the themes within her poems and passing them on to children.

The artist, recently featured in the Washington Post Magazine, explains her passion for the spoken word and for sharing her message with young people.

Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

Advertisement

Fact-based local news is essential

KPBS keeps you informed with local stories you need to know about — with no paywall. Our news is free for everyone because people like you help fund it.

Without federal funding, community support is our lifeline.
Make a gift to protect the future of KPBS.