Dallas Names Two New Poet Laureates to Inspire Citywide Creativity
Dallas has appointed two new poet laureates to champion creativity across the city. Black Ceasar, 33, takes on the adult role, while 17-year-old Cadence Diggs becomes the youth laureate. Both will lead workshops, readings, and community projects to make poetry more accessible and meaningful. Black Ceasar first turned to poetry during the COVID-19 pandemic. He used it to explore anger, identity, and reflection, shaping his voice as a writer. Now, he is launching Two Dollars from Dallas, a citywide project inviting residents to submit poems for a collective publication.
Cadence Diggs, still in high school, focuses on building literacy and creative confidence among her peers. She plans to run workshops for younger students, encouraging them to use writing as a tool for self-expression. Her work also challenges the erasure of history in education, ensuring young writers feel validated.
The two poets will collaborate on events aimed at sparking creativity across age groups. Their shared goal is to embed poetry deeply in local communities, making it both visible and relevant to everyday life. As poet laureates, Black Ceasar and Cadence Diggs will expand poetry’s reach in Dallas. Their projects—from workshops to public submissions—aim to give residents a platform to share their voices. The city expects their work to strengthen creative expression and community connection.
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