Ep. 27 | Poetry Corner: Dorian Hairston
In the latest installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by Dorian Hairston.
Books Mentioned
Pretend the Ball Is Named Jim Crow: The Story of Josh Gibson by Dorian Hairston
Love Child's Hotbed of Occasional Poetry: Poems & Artifacts by Nikki Finney
Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts by Crystal Wilkinson
The Big Smoke by Adrian Matejka
Leadbelly by Tyehimba Jess
Isaac Murphy: I Dedicate This Ride by Frank X Walker
Guest Info
(c) Dorian Hairston
Dorian Hairston is a poet, educator, and former college athlete from Lexington, KY. His first collection of poetry, Pretend the Ball is Named Jim Crow, explores the life and legacy of Josh Gibson, considered one of the greatest catchers to play the game of baseball. Hairston is an Affrilachian poet, and his work has appeared in Anthology of Appalachian Writers and Black Bone: 25 Years of the Affrilachian Poets. While he enjoys reading and writing poetry, what he loves most is cooking for his family, playing some good music, and dancing often. Learn more at https://dghpoet.com/.
