On episode 050 of The Quarantine Tapes, Paul Holdengräber is joined by poet Aja Monet. They discuss how poetry teaches us to listen and understand ourselves better, and what it means when a country doesn’t offer support or infrastructure for the arts. Aja also shares her perspective on how each one of us can show up to use our unique skill sets for justice, particularly in relation to standing up for black lives lost at the hands of police violence. Aja Monet is a poet, lover of books, time travel, sacred medicine, and the blues. She is a true foodie and enjoys an invitation that includes delicious meals. Credits:Paul Holdengraber - Co-Creator, Host, OLA DirectorAnthony Audi - Co-Creator, Researcher, OLA DirectorAlejandro Cohen - Co-Creator, Producer, ComposerChristian Pitt - Production Coordinator Erin Cooney - Copy, ProductionDublab Team