Octavia Poetry Collective once again making head way by featuring in this months (March 2017) issue of ASOS magazine. The six (of eighteen) women of colour led by Rachel Long discuss why they chose poetry (spoken word & written form) to express themselves. What their vision is, how they function as a collective, their highlights, …
Women of the World Week Celebrate Women of Colour Poets
Yesterday evening (10/03/2016) the Southbank Centre celebrated women of colour poets as part of Women of the World Festival 2016. The group of women are part of the Octavia group who are led by Rachel Long, who has been shortlisted for the role of Young Poet Laureate of London. So you should assume that the …