Poetry Blerds and Jams

LindoYes (he/him) is a dyslexic spoken word poet from Philadelphia whose work explores Black existence, mental health, and fantasy/scifi through poetry, plays, and short animations. He has been recognized with awards such as the 2023 Jackie Robinson award by Color of Change, the 2023 “Change Maker” award by Uptown Standards, and has been nominated for “The Social Impact” award by Voices In Power. In addition to releasing the graphic novel “Pawnshop,” a Philly-based sci-fi/fantasy about mental health, LindoYes also serves as the lead coordinator for Poetry Blerds and Jams.

Originally from the Northside of Wilmington, DE, Enoch (he/him) is a poet, manga writer for the series “Immortal Dark,” and a trauma-informed teaching artist living an anime lifestyle in Philadelphia. As a mental health advocate living with bipolar disorder and autism, Enoch’s work delves into the emotional and spiritual dimensions of the Black human experience, aiming to create literary art and curriculum that fosters visibility and healing for others. In addition to being the Program Director for ArtWell, Enoch also serves as the program coordinator of Poetry Blerds Jams.

Khalisah Hameed (she/her) is a poet, teaching artist, event curator, audio engineer, and multimedia producer based in Philadelphia, PA. She is the founder and production manager of The Olive Press Media, a multimedia production company specializing in literary and audio production as well as event curation, and currently serves as the outreach coordinator for Poetry Blerds and Jams. Khalisah has self-published two poetry collections (Concrete Growth and Indigo Sun edited the anthology) When the Sun Rose at 9:08, produced and performed her debut poetry EP Musings of Your Everyday Bastard, and hosts the biweekly open mic Say It Wit Ya Chest in Germantown every 2nd and 4th Friday.