George The Poet

George the Poet is a London-born spoken word artist and podcaster of Ugandan heritage. His brand of musical poetry, as featured in multi-award-winning series 'Have You Heard George's Podcast?', brings together artistry and advocacy for the empowerment of underrepresented voices.

A mural of George Floyd in central Manchester, Britain on June 4, 2020.

Black Excellence Is Not Just a Hashtag. It’s an Economic Lifeline

When I first saw the news about George Floyd, it was a thumbnail with a sum...

When I first saw the news about George Floyd, it was a thumbnail with a summary describing a police officer kneeling on a man’s neck. I chose not to pursue that news item. I didn’t...