Bruce George (Genius Is Common)

Bruce George is the Co-Founder of the award-winning "Russell Simmons Presents, Def Poetry Jam (HBO),"[1] and the Founder of the rapidly growing "Genius Is Common" Movement.

Bruce George
Born
New York, U.S.
Alma materNiagara University
OccupationCo-Founder of Russell Simmons Presents, Def Poetry Jam (HBO), Founder of the Genius Is Common Movement.
WebsiteGenius Is Common

Genius Is Common

Genius is Common means that all beings have a genius in them... An example can be a woman that comes from the inner city, who knows how to micro braid hair, as Picasso painted; that skill is her genius. What makes the slogan “Genius is Common” so unique, is the fact that in few words it levels the playing field of who is traditionally thought of as geniuses, such as Albert Einstein."[2]-Bruce George

Poetic Stance

"It’s imperative that these spoken word artists be catapulted to the mainstream and be recognized. Finally the marriage between hip-hop and spoken word can begin the arduous task of reconciliation."[3] —Bruce George

Awards
  • “Peabody Award” for “Russell Simmons Presents, Def Poetry (HBO)”
  • “Miky Award” for “Russell Simmons Presents, Def Poetry Jam (HBO)”

Education

George graduated from Niagara University with a B.A. degree in Psychology.[4][5]

Bibliography

Bruce George is the Founder/Managing Editor of:

  • “The Bandana Republic, an Anthology of Poetry & Prose by Gang Members & Their Affiliates.” (2008)
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References
  1. Simmons, Danny. Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam on Broadway... and More. Simon and Schuster, 2003.
  2. George, Bruce. “Welcome.” Genius Is Common. Retrieved 10 January 2017
  3. Somers-Willett, Susan BA. "Def Poetry's Public: Spoken Word Poetry and the Racial Politics of Going Mainstream." Archived 18 January 2017 at the Wayback Machine Iowa Journal of Cultural Studies 8/9 (2006): 72.
  4. McMahon, Lisa MA (December 13, 2011). “Alumni Spotlights: Bruce George, ’89, Shares His Story as an Inspiration for Others.” Niagara University. Retrieved 16 January 2017
  5. “Co-Founder of HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, Bruce George, to Speak about ‘Politics of Artistic Expression’.” News & Announcements, Centenary College. February 4, 2014.
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