In remembering human rights activist Malcolm X, whose 100th birthday is May 19, GRAMMY-nominated poet and writer Kevin Powell interviews Malcolm X filmmaker Spike Lee for Newsweek’s May 23, 2025, cover story available both digitally […]
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Kevin Powell Hosts the Los Angeles Premiere of WHEN WE FREE THE WORLD, on Friday, April 25
(April 2025—Los Angeles) – GRAMMY-nominated poet, writer, and human and civil rights activist Kevin Powell hosts the Los Angeles premiere of his directorial debut, WHEN WE FREE THE WORLD, on Friday, April 25, at the […]
New York Daily News Features Kevin Powell’s Documentary Out Today
(January 31, 2025, New York City) – Kevin Powell, GRAMMY-nominated poet, writer, and human and civil rights activist, releases WHEN WE FREE THE WORLD, his first film as a director, today at AMC Empire 25, […]
Kevin Powell’s Documentary Hits AMC Theaters in NYC and Chicago
(January 2025, New York City)—Kevin Powell, GRAMMY-nominated poet, writer, and human and civil rights activist, announces that WHEN WE FREE THE WORLD, his first film as a director, will make its theatrical debut on Friday, […]
Kevin Powell’s World Premiere: When We Free The World – A Must-See Event
The art of filmmaking has the power to transform perspectives and ignite meaningful conversations. On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the iconic writer, activist, and cultural leader Kevin Powell will debut his first film as a […]
Kevin Powell’s Heartfelt Poem, “Grocery Shopping With My Mother,” Feat. Tyneshia Hill Earns GRAMMY® Nomination
In his latest poem, “Grocery Shopping With My Mother,” renowned poet and author Kevin Powell offers a deeply personal reflection on his relationship with his mother, tracing her challenging journey as a dark-skinned Black woman […]
Kevin Powell – A Letter To Tupac Shakur, 20 Years Later
Originally published on The Huffington Post by Kevin Powell Dear Tupac: There is a lot I want to say to you, so much so that I do not know where to begin. There is rarely a […]