Fred Moten Biography Fred Moten is an American cultural theorist, poet, and scholar whose work explores critical theory, Black studies, and performance studies. Micro-interview POEMS epistrophe and epistrophy covering Publications Patricia Smith Born in Chicago, USA, Patricia Smith is the author of seven books of poetry and a four-time individual champion of the National Poetry Slam. Her… Ron Padgett Ron Padgett is an American poet, essayist, editor and translator born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A member of the influential New York School of poets and… Ian Keteku Ian Keteku is the 2010 World Poetry Slam champion. He uses his voice to inspire messages of peace, action and critical thought. His work follows…