About this episode
The episode features an interview with Maria McCray, a beloved figure in the poetry slam community and a former U.S. Marine.
A former U.S. Marine, teacher, mentor, member of eight consecutive Chicago slam teams, honorary godmother to a generation of slam poets and one of the most incredible women to ever grace the Kzoo slam stage; there was no one more beloved and respected than Mama Maria McCray.
People in this episode
Host: Tracey Smith
Guest: Maria McCray
Topics covered
- poetry
- slam
- mentorship
- military
- community
Keywords
- poetry
- slam
- mentor
- Chicago
- U.S. Marine
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kzoo, Chicago
Places: U.S.
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