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Cortney Lamar Charleston

An African-American man stands in front of a red brick wall. He wears large black-framed glasses, a white Nike t-shirt, a camel-colored jacket, and a black cap that reads "Chi"

Audio Feature: Cortney Lamar Charleston (Shō No. 5)

Feb 19, 2025 · Shō Poetry Journal

Listen to Cortney Lamar Charleston read “It’s Important I Remember That Even Beyoncé Got Cheated On—” from Shō No. 5 (Summer 2024). About this poem: Despite its seeding in popular culture, this poem is part of a larger project concerned with the ascent of fascism and, resultingly, how rips in our relationships limit our ability …

Publishing Stats

Since our revival issue was published in Summer 2023:

260

Poems Published

170

Total Poets Published

62

Audio Features Published

28

Poems Nominated for Prizes

1

Poem chosen for inclusion in Best Spiritual Literature

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