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A poem for Sunday.

From @joseolivarez.bsky.social's book, Promises of Gold: bookshop.org/a/862/9781250878496

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November 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Hello Bluesky,
I have three new poems out today via @sixtyinchesfrmcntr.bsky.social — check them out here: sixtyinchesfromcenter.org/against-citi...
against citizenship: three poems x José Olivarez - Sixty Inches From Center
"i can hear your voices: when did josé get so cyclical?"
sixtyinchesfromcenter.org
November 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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hubcitypress.bsky.social
For 30 years, Hub City Press has championed the finest voices of the American South. This year, we formed our first-ever National Advisory Council to help guide our next chapter. Together, we'll continue to shape the future of independent publishing. Learn more at hubcity.org/advisorycouncil
Hub City Press National Advisory Council headshots of Kevin Wilson, Lauren Groff, John T. Edge, Ashley M. Jones, John Jeremiah Sullivan Hub City Press National Advisory Council (cont.) headshots of Cinelle Barnes, Wiley Cash, José Olivarez, Carter Sickels Hub City Press National Advisory Council (cont.) headshots of Michael Taeckens, Mesha Maren, Lauren LeBlanc, Neema Avashia Blue text on off-white background reads: Meet our our first-ever National Advisory Council, a small, distinguished group of authors and literary leaders whose influence and insight will help guide our next chapter. Together, we'll help shape the future of independent publishing at a time when it is most under threat and advocate for new voices, editorial care, and the importance of literature in our divided cultural landscape. hubcity.org/advisorycouncil
November 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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evecastle.bsky.social
poem where no one is deported

BY JOSÉ OLIVAREZ

#poetry #immigration #ICE

www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/160700...
poem where no one is deported
women who were ready for cameras or for God, who ended all their sentences with si dios quiere. as in: the day before the immigration raid when the rumor of a raid was passed around like bread & the w...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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jarvissquarebooks.bsky.social
Apropos of nothing, we still have a few of these @joseolivarez.bsky.social broadsides available.
"The Democrats Need to Stop Asking Me for Five Dollars" poem by José Olivarez
November 10, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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brooklynpoets.bsky.social
Our fundraising auction ft. poem feedback, consultations & more from poets Hanif Abdurraqib, Hala Alyan, @gabriellebates.bsky.social, @cathylinhche.bsky.social, @chenchenwrites.bsky.social, Ross Gay, @joseolivarez.bsky.social, @taraskurtu.bsky.social & more is live! givebutter.com/c/bkp2025/au...
November 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Wepa time got cancelled tonight
November 11, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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lyndab08.bsky.social
“People are forced to attempt to sleep for days or sometimes weeks on plastic chairs or on the filthy concrete floor,” the suit alleges. “They are denied sufficient food and water. They cannot shower, they are denied soap, hygiene items, and menstrual products.." @southsideweekly.bsky.social
Lawsuit Alleges Inhumane Conditions at Broadview ICE Facility
Federal authorities moved two plaintiffs in the suit out of state; a judge has ordered they be returned Monday.
southsideweekly.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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blockclubchi.bsky.social
Pilsen’s massive ofrenda has returned for Día de los Muertos.
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November 1, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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thecorlew.bsky.social
FRIDAY LINKS IS UP feat @victorlavalle.bsky.social @patriphobe.bsky.social @joseolivarez.bsky.social @tiffany.thetriibe.com @hkappklote.bsky.social @themelodymercado.bsky.social @djbyrnes1.bsky.social @tonia.thetriibe.com @franciagarciah.bsky.social and MORE!

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Friday Links: Is The Monster Within You Or Is It Society’s Fault Edition – Lazy & Entitled
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October 31, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Blurbs for my book are in!!!
Thank you so much to @joseolivarez.bsky.social, Meg Ford, & @edgarkunz.bsky.social

This chapbook feels like a dream!!!

Preorder your copy here: buttonpoetry.com/product/good...
October 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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illinoispress.bsky.social
"A poet reacts to the immigration crackdown in his hometown the way he knows best: through verse."
www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...

@joseolivarez.bsky.social is the foreword author of LINGERING INLAND, edited by @andyoler.bsky.social
cc: @chicagomag.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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lyndab08.bsky.social
"I go to Social Justice High School. And the first thing they teach you is about the hunger strike that built the Little Village/Lawndale High School campus," said Leah Sophia Lopez on the loud speaker."
Hundreds of high schoolers walk out of class to protest ICE in Chicago's Little Village
Hundreds of high school students in Little Village walked out of class Tuesday to protest ICE and Pres. Trump's immigration crackdown in Chicago.
www.nbcchicago.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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“Chicago is the future.“

@joseolivarez.bsky.social for @chicagomag.com
when we win the masked agents raid our neighborhoods. what do they cover up? (yesterday) is their promise & their charge. on 75th and South Shore they ram down our doors using (yesterday). they toss canisters of (yesterday) into our children’s lullabies. why? my people, we carry (today) & (tomorrow) in twin holsters. we plant (today) & (tomorrow) in our gardens. every day there are more sprouts. let it be known: Chicago will never cower. (yesterday) already died. (yesterday) is dying. (yesterday) will die again. there is no future in (yesterday). the agents in our neighborhoods hide their faces because they are losing. because they lost. when we win, there will be whistles from the gulls circling Lake Michigan. let them sing it: Chicago is a city of (today) & (tomorrow). Chicago is the future.
October 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Love this part of the poem. ✊🏼

Read in its entirety in the link below.
there are more sprouts. let it be known: Chicago will never cower. (yesterday) already died. (yesterday) is dying. (yesterday) will die again. there is no future in (yesterday). the agents in our neighborhoods hide their faces because they are losing. because they lost. when we win,
October 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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chicagomag.com
Poet @joseolivarez.bsky.social reacts to the immigration crackdown in his hometown the way he knows best: through verse.
A Poem for Our Times
A poet reacts to the immigration crackdown in his hometown the way he knows best: through verse.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
joseolivarez.bsky.social
Published a new poem. Thank you to @chicagomag.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Thank you, Chicago.
October 25, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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slowdownshow.org
“Today’s poem recounts a story of women outsmarting immigration officials who raid their factory, thanks to 'dios del chisme,' meaning 'the god of gossip,'" host @maggiesmithpoet.bsky.social shares in today's episode.

Read "poem where no one is deported" by @joseolivarez.bsky.social: bit.ly/4hiRk44
graphic featuring a portion of Jose Olivarez's poem photograph of poet Jose Olivarez
October 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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guante.info
"gracias a dios del chisme, who heard all la migra’s plans / & whispered them into the right ears / to keep our families safe."

- from "poem where no one is deported" by @joseolivarez.bsky.social

Read: poets.org/poem/poem-wh...
October 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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brooklynpoets.bsky.social
Join us for the next Brooklyn Poets Reading Series at 144 Montague on Friday, November 7, featuring poets Jasmine Reid, Keetje Kuipers & José Olivarez @joseolivarez.bsky.social! Free and open to the public, the event will also be livestreamed via Zoom. buytickets.at/brooklynpoet...
October 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
joseolivarez.bsky.social
Hello bluesky, I am teaching a poetry workshop starting next week! One on tuesdays sept 30 & oct 7 from 7pm-9pm est via zoom & one on thursdays oct 2 & 9 from 6-8pst. Cost is $100 for two sessions. Sign up by emailing nolovewithoutteeth @ gmail dot com
September 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social
📚 Poetry collections to read for Latine Heritage Month
Orange graphic featuring an intricate, bright pink papel picado design at the center. The graphic is titled “Poetry Collections” and features six titles by Latine authors. The titles shown are: “Promises of Gold” by José Olivarez, “peluda” by Melissa Lozada-Oliva, “Makeshift Altar” by Amy M. Alvarez, “Living on Islands Not Found on Maps” by Luivette Resto, “Stepmotherland” by Darrel Alejandro Holnes, and “Beastgirl & Other Origin Myths” by Elizabeth Acevedo.
September 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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From @joseolivarez.bsky.social's book, Promises of Gold: bookshop.org/a/862/9781250878496

#poem #books #writing
September 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Follow @joseolivarez.bsky.social‬ to discover more of his work. Read more at joseolivarez.com. You can also purchase his latest book, Promises of Gold, published by Henry Holt and Co.
September 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM