Instagram Story Viewer

Thank you again @thedanielleyoung for the moment to think about the ways in which I remain invested in poetry, our literary elders, & the archive.

Thank you again @thedanielleyoung for the moment to think about the ways in which I remain invested in poetry, our literary elders, & the archive.

Thank you again @thedanielleyoung for the moment to think about the ways in which I remain invested in poetry, our literary elders, & the archive.

Thank you again @thedanielleyoung for the moment to think about the ways in which I remain invested in poetry, our literary elders, & the archive.

Thank you again @thedanielleyoung for the moment to think about the ways in which I remain invested in poetry, our literary elders, & the archive.

Thank you again @thedanielleyoung for the moment to think about the ways in which I remain invested in poetry, our literary elders, & the archive.

Thank you again @thedanielleyoung for the moment to think about the ways in which I remain invested in poetry, our literary elders, & the archive.

I Write and Speak Unlawfully with Mahogany L. Browne
•
•
It is National Poetry Month, and kicking off the festivities around here is a conversation with the stupendous multi-hyphenate@mobrowne. We talk today about writing for young people, what drives the work, and the way Toni Morrison’s work changed Mahogany’s whole world.
•
•
What is a book that changed your reading life?
•
•
Mahogany will be back on April 29th for #thestacksbookclub discussion of ROOM SWEPT HOME by @remicawriter.
•
•
#thestackspodcast #authorinterview #mahoganylbrowne

I Write and Speak Unlawfully with Mahogany L. Browne
•
•
It is National Poetry Month, and kicking off the festivities around here is a conversation with the stupendous multi-hyphenate@mobrowne. We talk today about writing for young people, what drives the work, and the way Toni Morrison’s work changed Mahogany’s whole world.
•
•
What is a book that changed your reading life?
•
•
Mahogany will be back on April 29th for #thestacksbookclub discussion of ROOM SWEPT HOME by @remicawriter.
•
•
#thestackspodcast #authorinterview #mahoganylbrowne

matriarch is a verb
a doing,
a dragging-the-sun-up-by-its-collar,
a hymn you can fry in oil
until the whole house smells like living

An excerpt from my latest poem, celebrating the 9th anniversary of @blackgirlmagicball

I hope you enjoy MATRIARCH’s ALTAR

Written by Mahogany L. Browne
Creative Director @jaymc86
Video by @shangosoul
Footage by @exilusmedia

We’re absolutely delighted to welcome the legendary Mahogany L. Browne (@mobrowne) as our headliner for Poetry Camp 2026!

A poet, playwright, organizer, educator, and one of the most vital literary voices of our time, @mobrowne’s work moves across genres with urgency, imagination, and deep humanity. From Chrome Valley to A Bird in the Air Means We Can Still Breathe, and Black Girl Magic, her writing continues to shape conversations around art, justice, memory, and community.

Join us August 12th-16th at @theoutlierinn for 5 days of workshops, readings, collaboration, and late-night conversations with an incredible community of poets and artists.

Register for Poetry Camp at our link in bio or by emailing jackie@poetrysocietyny.org 🏕️✨
.
.
.

#poetrycamp #poetrysocietyny #homeiswherethehearthis #writersretreat #poetryretreat

We’re absolutely delighted to welcome the legendary Mahogany L. Browne (@mobrowne) as our headliner for Poetry Camp 2026!

A poet, playwright, organizer, educator, and one of the most vital literary voices of our time, @mobrowne’s work moves across genres with urgency, imagination, and deep humanity. From Chrome Valley to A Bird in the Air Means We Can Still Breathe, and Black Girl Magic, her writing continues to shape conversations around art, justice, memory, and community.

Join us August 12th-16th at @theoutlierinn for 5 days of workshops, readings, collaboration, and late-night conversations with an incredible community of poets and artists.

Register for Poetry Camp at our link in bio or by emailing jackie@poetrysocietyny.org 🏕️✨
.
.
.

#poetrycamp #poetrysocietyny #homeiswherethehearthis #writersretreat #poetryretreat

Happy spring, good people! 🌸

Back in action next week with brilliant filmmaker, poet & curator, Jamal “Sage” Pedro. @sagetheracer 🌸

Join us at @cherylsglobalsoul to celebrate their work, party to new poems, and two-step our way into the summer season with joy. Together. List open at 6:30. 🌸

In a time where our very existence is considered a threat — I offer you joy and delight!

For the littles and those who raise them, BLACK GIRL BLOOM BRIGHT
Out today!!
At any bookstore near you 📚

Poem & Audiobook by Mahogany L. Browne

Illustrated by @sawyercloud01
@macmillan.audio @mackidsbooks

@powerhouse_residency fundraiser is what community requires.

We show up, mutual aid, crowd source, and share desserts!

Always an honored board member of one of the most necessary literary organizations of our time.

Photos by phenom @ewphotos1

@powerhouse_residency fundraiser is what community requires.

We show up, mutual aid, crowd source, and share desserts!

Always an honored board member of one of the most necessary literary organizations of our time.

Photos by phenom @ewphotos1

@powerhouse_residency fundraiser is what community requires.

We show up, mutual aid, crowd source, and share desserts!

Always an honored board member of one of the most necessary literary organizations of our time.

Photos by phenom @ewphotos1

@powerhouse_residency fundraiser is what community requires.

We show up, mutual aid, crowd source, and share desserts!

Always an honored board member of one of the most necessary literary organizations of our time.

Photos by phenom @ewphotos1

In a time where our very existence is considered a threat — I offer you joy and delight!

For the littles and those who raise them, BLACK BOY TAKE FLIGHT
Out today!!
At any bookstore near you 📚

Poem & Audiobook by Mahogany L. Browne

Illustrated by @sawyercloud01
@macmillan.audio @mackidsbooks

Should @mobrowne and I take this bit on the road?
•
•
Catch our full discussion of ROOM SWEPT HOME by @remicawriter it’s live now. This poetry month #thestacksbookclub episode is not to be missed.

Today we are all blessed with TWO (2!!) new books from the incredible @mobrowne !!

These luminous, poetic picture books celebrate the boundless beauty, strength, and joy of Black boyhood and Black girlhood with lyrical language, vibrant illustrations by @sawyercloud01, and deep cultural pride.

Pick up a copy of one (or both!) wherever you get your books!

Today we are all blessed with TWO (2!!) new books from the incredible @mobrowne !!

These luminous, poetic picture books celebrate the boundless beauty, strength, and joy of Black boyhood and Black girlhood with lyrical language, vibrant illustrations by @sawyercloud01, and deep cultural pride.

Pick up a copy of one (or both!) wherever you get your books!

On May 22nd, we got something new coming!

Join us this summer for our monthly season of Friday Night Open Mic x Mixer @
@culturalmuseumofafricanart

Stay tuned & Save the date!!!

We celebrate and mourn the people we love through the work, the stories, the love they leave behind. Please join us for the book launch for Theo’s phenomenal poetry collection, “Don’t Let It Kill You”, winner of The Lexi Rudnitsky First Book Prizefrom @perseabooks, featuring Mahogany L. Browne, Cathy Linh Che, Noah Arhm Choi, Jon Sands, and Jeanann Verlee. We will each read some of our own work, and selections from Theo’s book. RSVP in bio and at http://bit.ly/48zFcJ0

Out on June 2, you can preorder books at theoforever.com or at perseabooks.com