Nicole Sealey
Author of The Ferguson Report, an erasure winning the 2024 OCM Bocas Prize for Poetry, and Ordinary Beast, finalist for the Hurston Wright Legacy Award. She teaches in the MFA Writers Workshop in Paris program at NYU.
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Jul 27, 2018 • 27min
Nicole Sealey Reads Ellen Bass
Nicole Sealey and Kevin Young discuss Ellen Bass's poem 'Indigo' and Sealey's 'A Violence.' They explore themes of envy, existence, mortality, and primal desire. The podcast delves into the complexities of poetry, self-awareness, violence, humor, and societal expectations. They also highlight the impact of organizations like Kave Conum in supporting black poets and promote Sealey and Bass's poetry on New Yorker.com.
May 13, 2025 • 56min
Nicole Sealey vs. Love
Nicole Sealey, an award-winning poet and educator in NYU’s MFA Writers Workshop, dives into the intricacies of love and friendship in her creative process. She shares her insights on overcoming challenges at writers' conferences and the influence of mentors on her work. The conversation also addresses how personal relationships and family ties shape artistic expression, especially within the realm of Black literature. Sealey's reflections on navigating themes of grief and historical trauma through poetry provide a poignant lens on contemporary issues.
