
In this captivating episode of the DEF-EDucation Podcast, we sit down with Lyrical Faith, an award-winning spoken word artist, doctoral student at UMASS Amherst, and visionary organizer of the upcoming Black Artistic Freedom (Black AF) Conference on February 22, 2025. Lyrical Faith shares her journey as a creative force, blending artistry, academia, and activism to amplify Black voices and champion social justice. We dive into her inspirations, the power of spoken word to inspire change, and her vision for the Black AF Conference as a transformative space for celebrating Black creativity and resistance. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!