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It began with a man and a suitcase of poetry. Hiram Sims, professor, and poet started this journey...

The sun was setting into the haze, birds circling above an outdoor stage set up in a private residence...

When I first volunteered for the Sims Library of Poetry, I did not expect a physical manifestation of myself–unfinished, still growing, pursuing a dream...

To passersby on Florence Avenue, one building stands out from the facades. Nestled among...

Over the last three decades, the Los Angeles Poetry community has grown into one of the most diverse and active scenes in this city...

Investing in arts and culture is increasingly being recognized as a catalyzing force for community development. Strategies to boost the visibility of arts...

While South Central Los Angeles has long had a vibrant poetry community, local writers lacked a dedicated venue ...

A South Los Angeles teacher started a poetry library to help his students keep up with their reading assignments. Now...