Aminah Rahman, Poet

[Xanthangum]

17 year old Aminah Rahman was reading her poetry in celebration of IWD on BBC Radio4 this morning.

Here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000sxff

From about 39.25 in, or you can watch her performing the same poem Changing the Future here:
twitter.com/ihrahman/status/1367557959593562113?s=20

That's great!

I love that. So positive.

"Talking to you with the double X chromosomes."

I really hope she doesn't get abuse for that.

Without being rude, the power of the sentiment and the refreshing delivery are better than the actual poetry, at least to me. But I'm excited that there are new young female voices using poetry to make their points.

www.internationalwomensday.com/Missions/16133/Aminah-Rahman-is-an-award-winning-British-Bangladeshi-poet-and-spoken-word-artist

"Having a voice gives a person power. I have three older brothers and I am the only daughter in my family. This makes me feel more determined to make sure my voice is heard," she says.

Thanks for sharing Xanthan!

The fire burns. Wishing you well, Aminah!

🌻🌻🌻