In this episode, we dig into a conversation with Imani Nichele. Imani is a Detroit-based poet, rapper, singer, and songwriter. She is the 2018 Detroit Youth Poet Laureate. Her writing has been featured by the Heidelberg Project, Fox Sports, and the Detroit Institute of Arts. In this conversation, we celebrate the work of Lucille Clifton (1936-2010). Clifton is known for her unique writing style that underscores 'clear truth-telling.' Her sharp, small poems employ understated yet imaginative language that invites the reader into the inner world of a Black woman. We trace the interconnection between Clifton's inner world exploration and Imani's unique perspective as a creative who gives herself permission to be who she is, unapologetically. And who is charting her course through the history that's being made in the here and now. In this episode, we talk about:  Art as a tool for empathy  Reparenting The power of questions Resources:  Imani Nichele - IG: imaninichele_ Lucille Clifton  Biography: The Poetry Foundation Referenced Poems: the lost baby poem  won't you celebrate with me  ◉ Get in Touch: Nourish.community  ◉ IG: @nourish____  ◉ Support this podcast at — https://nourish.community/donate/  ◉ Advertising Inquiries: hello@nourishevents.org