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Help poet Kavon Cortez-Jones reprint his ‘Club Noir’ book, set up a release show

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 27, 2021
Back in 2016, Milwaukee poet Kavon Cortez-Jones released a 52-page book of poetry called Club Noir. Described as a "poetry novella," the book was steeped in Milwaukee references (the old Fuel Cafe got its own p...

Poet Kavon Cortez Jones pays homage to “Paris of the Midwest” in his first book, ‘Club Noir’

Tyler Maas
September 27, 2016
When we last checked in with Kavon Cortez Jones, the Milwaukee poet and so-called "Bard Of Center Street" was spreading holiday cheer to the city he loves. Jones' hometown pride extends well beyond the Decemb...

Poet Kavon Jones says “Merry Christmas, Milwaukee”

Tyler Maas
December 24, 2015
// Christmas is a special day in Milwaukee. At least that's what Kavon Jones believes. The poet, activist, and Milwaukee native (also known as "Kj Prodigy") says he's always wanted to write a piece that ...
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