Poet Laureate Lillian Allen

Lillian Allen is a Creative Writing professor at OCAD U, an awardwinning writer, performance artist, and originator behind Canada's dub poetry movement.

[Ana Serrano @acserrano.bsky.social @acserrano]

A taste of how beloved @OCAD professor & @cityoftoronto #PoetLaureate @LillianAllenDub lit the #ToPoli “3 million-sided heart ❤️” on fire during the emotional @oliviachow ‘s Declaration to the Office of the Mayor. Such a wonderful event, Mayor Chow!

[Poet Laureate Lillian Allen @LillianAllenDub]

New Date: Sunday, September 17, 2023
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[Shab-e She'r @ShabeSherTO]

Join us at #in_person #live @ShabeSherTO Sep 26 ft @LillianAllenDub & #LaboniIslam + #OpenMic for #poetry in any #language @Tranzac #Toronto #Canada #reading #books #diversity #courage #immigrants #BIPOC #PoetLaureate #activism #community #multilinugal https://t.co/ft8LQQe6qG

[Rise Up Feminist Digital Archive @RiseUpArchive]

#OnthisDay in 1987, Ba-Thari Day took place in Toronto. Organized by Black women for Black women as a celebration of their lives, it featured prominent artists like @faithnolan57 and @LillianAllenDub.

[ObsidianLit @ObsidianLit]

Submit to Obsidian! We are accepting submissions to our spring 2024 issue starting today. https://t.co/romaxLXgE9

[ObsidianLit @ObsidianLit]

CONGRATS to Lillian Allen (@LillianAllenDub) on being named the Poet Laureate of Toronto (@cityoftoronto)! 🎉🔥

#ObsidianCommunity #ObsidianEditor

[Lanrick Bennett Jr. @LanrickBennett]

Shared 3 pieces of Black specific content with my 14 y/o daughter this week.

•https://t.co/2KmLEkClND
via @debdundas

• https://t.co/lyrLsDvnjN
via @breakfastclubam

• https://t.co/v9nI1xtPGU
via @netflix

h/t @LillianAllenDub @msolurin

I think they're worth #Amplifying

[Poet Laureate Lillian Allen @LillianAllenDub]

@afmoritz Thank you so much!

[Poet Laureate Lillian Allen @LillianAllenDub]

@NiaCentre Thank you!

[Nia Centre for the Arts @NiaCentre]

Some words from godmother of Canadian dub poetry @LillianAllenDub ✨ #BlackCanadianArt

[A. F. Moritz @afmoritz]

Best Wishes and Warm Welcome to @LillianAllenDub - Toronto's Seventh Poet Laureate!

https://t.co/XoWUBuHNGi

[ObsidianLit @ObsidianLit]

New Issue Alert! Obsidian 48.1 has poetry, fiction/hybrid, drama/performance, visual art & the Furious Flower Poetry Prize folio. & don't miss the digital content online. https://t.co/rtdcTqwmpF

#BlackLit #BlackPoetry #BlackArt #ObsidianCommunity #ObsidianContributors #LitMag

[Poet Laureate Lillian Allen @LillianAllenDub]

Join me in exploring methods of self-care, ways to creatively express ourselves, and celebrate our accomplishments and resiliency. May 13, 2023, 2 to 8 p.m. at Spadina Museum. To learn more visit https://t.co/9XSTsatGwt #Awakenings #dismantle #tellthefullstory

[Toronto History Museums @TOHistory]

Visit Spadina Museum on May 13 between 11 am & 5pm for “The ReBuild,” a family-friendly event that celebrates the legacy of the Dis/Mantle exhibit w/ music, poetry, dance, science & more. Register now for free, artist-led workshops, talks & activities, at: https://t.co/6uipApPt0G

[Toronto History Museums @TOHistory]

May is Museums Month! Celebrate the contribution of local museums to our community & participate in 1 of the many activities at #TOHistory Museums. From performances & events to walks, talks & workshops, explore the Exhibits & Events calendar for details: https://t.co/zFAGf7S7w2

[ObsidianLit @ObsidianLit]

Join us on Malcolm X's birthday in celebration of Black Literature for Black Liberation! RSVP at https://t.co/7TS09eAFXw

[Ontario Arts Council/Conseil des arts de l'Ontario @ONArtsCouncil]

Are you a practicing artist with 10 years of professional experience or more? A Chalmers Arts Fellowship supports artistic growth when it will have the greatest impact on your career. Apply now! https://t.co/5sRKbbCDLL

[Obsidian Theatre @obsidiantheatre]

We will be hosting auditions for Picky, Peasy and Nappy Head, by KayGeni, the premiere production of the Young, Gifted & Black training program. Interested? Please input your materials at the Google form listed below. Deadline: May 21 @ 11:59 PM EST 

https://t.co/Ur7i1D6zyX

[Poet Laureate Lillian Allen @LillianAllenDub]

@sawpoet @cityoftoronto thank you

[Charlie C Petch 🇺🇦 🇮🇪 🏳️‍⚧️ @sawpoet]

Just here thinking how cool it is that @LillianAllenDub is our next #PoetLaureate for @cityoftoronto She truly embodies the heart of our city in her work and her students and mentees are everywhere doing meaningful work. This is from an amazing show she curated in Allen Gardens.