E.J. Batiste
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E.J. Batiste
@ejbatiste.bsky.social
Writer. Poet. Playwright.🎓QueensMFA grad. Reader for Iron Oak Editions
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If you haven't watched Ryan Coogler's SINNERS yet, let this be your sign!

But first, check out @ejbatiste.bsky.social's review: "Here lies a narrative of cultural preservation and resilience; this is evident in the juke joint musical scene, where there is a full expression of Black culture."
“Sinners:” A Feast for the Eyes and Ears, A Feat of Storytelling
A review of the film “Sinners,” written and directed by Ryan Coogler.
southernreviewofbooks.com
June 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Here are some highlights from the Jack Straw May Reading Series 2024, hosted by program Curator @nisishawl.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uda...
Jack Straw May Reading Series 2024
YouTube video by Jack Straw Cultural Center
www.youtube.com
January 27, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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"The title seems to imply comedy or lightheartedness, but Đoàn’s work is heartfelt, touching on the humanity within oneself and the desires, wants, and fears that we all possess."

@ejbatiste.bsky.social reviews Duy Đoàn's ZOMBIE VOMIT MAD LIBS.

southernreviewofbooks.com/2024/12/23/z...
Wordplay and the Walking Dead in “Zombie Vomit Mad Libs”
A review of Duy Đoàn’s collection of poetry, “Zombie Vomit Mad Libs.”
southernreviewofbooks.com
December 23, 2024 at 4:38 PM
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Two stages of writing:

1) This shouldn't take too long
2) Oh no
December 4, 2024 at 7:36 PM
My new play is now streaming!
Get tickets here:
bit.ly/bmpfest24-fe...
November 25, 2024 at 12:50 AM
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Check your fallacy...
November 20, 2024 at 3:51 PM
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Please just block folks. They heard we were having fun over here and they know their existence depends on our attention. Please just block. Don't argue, don't repost, just block and ignore.
November 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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been thinking of this Layli Long Soldier poem every single day
November 14, 2024 at 3:16 AM