Bruce George is the co-founder of the award-winning "Russell Simmons Presents,

Def Poetry Jam ''Russell Simmons presents Def Poetry'', better known as simply ''Def Poetry Jam'' or ''Def Poetry'', was a spoken word poetry television series hosted by Mos Def and airing on HBO between 2002 and 2007. The series features performances by estab ...

(HBO)," and the Founder of a growing "Genius Is Common" Movement. He is also an executive producer, writer, poet, entrepreneur, author, speaker and social activist. He was born and raised in New York City. He has written poetry/prose & articles for over 36 years.

Genius Is Common

The slogan used ''Genius is Common'' suggests that all beings have an extraordinary or exceptional creative power in them. The idea implying that for example a woman that comes from a city, who knows how to micro braid hair, as

Picasso Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Ruiz y Picasso (25 October 1881 – 8 April 1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, Ceramic art, ceramicist, and Scenic ...

painted; that skill is her genius. The movement has been gaining some attention due to its optimistic ideals, its key concept being that every being has their own unique way of expressing their passion, in their profession, their art or their talents.

Poetic stance

"It’s imperative that these spoken word artists be catapulted to the mainstream and be recognized. Finally the marriage between hip-hop and spoken word can begin the arduous task of reconciliation." —Bruce George

Awards

* "The President's Lifetime Achievement Award 2024" * "

Peabody Award The George Foster Peabody Awards (or simply Peabody Awards or the Peabodys) program, named for the American businessman and philanthropist George Foster Peabody, George Peabody, honor what are described as the most powerful, enlightening, and in ...

" for "Russell Simmons Presents, Def Poetry Jam(HBO)" * "Tony Award" for "Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam on Broadway " * "Miky Award" for "Russell Simmons Presents, Def Poetry Jam (HBO)"

Education

George graduated from Niagara University with a B.A. degree in psychology."Co-Founder of HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, Bruce George, to Speak about ‘Politics of Artistic Expression’.
News & Announcements, Centenary College. 4 February 2014.

Bibliography

Bruce George is the Founder/Managing Editor of: * "The Bandana Republic, an Anthology of Poetry & Prose by Gang Members & Their Affiliates." (2008)

References

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