KQ on the Avenue Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/kq-on-the-avenue KQ on the Avenue is the dynamic podcast of Kinsman Quarterly, spotlighting the vibrant voices of published writers, local creatives, and underrepresented BIPOC artists who shape our literary and arts community. Through fun and engaging interviews, we celebrate the storytellers, poets, photographers, theater groups, and organizations that bring culture and creativity to life. With lively exposés on the venues and events that fuel our collective imagination, KQ on the Avenue is where storytelling meets celebration—amplifying the voices that deserve to be heard. This project is made possible in part with funds from the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Aid to Localities program. © 2025 Kinsman Avenue Publishing, Inc. 2f61edb6-bfb4-5816-97bd-f078636ddec0 yes KQ on the Avenue: Advocacy in Art en Sun, 21 Dec 2025 23:10:40 -0500 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:08:59 -0500 https://www.kinsmanquarterly.org/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/G8Evi5k7EnADsJTr22GyBYjyENL-Kgf10mVqm6K7G5w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZDM0/NmY5YzZhYTQ4MTQy/NDNlMzlkODhmNGEw/YWY3Yy5qcGc.jpg KQ on the Avenue https://www.kinsmanquarterly.org/ episodic Monique Franz KQ on the Avenue is the dynamic podcast of Kinsman Quarterly, spotlighting the vibrant voices of published writers, local creatives, and underrepresented BIPOC artists who shape our literary and arts community. Through fun and engaging interviews, we celebrate the storytellers, poets, photographers, theater groups, and organizations that bring culture and creativity to life. With lively exposés on the venues and events that fuel our collective imagination, KQ on the Avenue is where storytelling meets celebration—amplifying the voices that deserve to be heard. This project is made possible in part with funds from the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Aid to Localities program. KQ on the Avenue is the dynamic podcast of Kinsman Quarterly, spotlighting the vibrant voices of published writers, local creatives, and underrepresented BIPOC artists who shape our literary and arts community. BIPOC Literature, BIPOC authors, BIPOC artists, BIPOC poets, Black authors, Black artists, Black storytellers Kinsman Avenue Publishing Inc office@kinsmanquarterly.org No No "Mosaics of the Mother" - A Conversation with Zenobia Anderson // KQ On The Avenue Ep. 7 7 7 "Mosaics of the Mother" - A Conversation with Zenobia Anderson // KQ On The Avenue Ep. 7 full bc5fb35e-5eb0-4c76-ace5-065e11b83c53 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffde3b6e In this episode, we sit down with Zenobia Anderson, celebrated poet and 2025 African Diaspora Award winner, to explore her remarkable path from dentistry to literary acclaim. Zenobia shares insights on how her heritage, family legacy, and personal experiences shape her work, and discusses the powerful intersection of excellence and artistry. She also reads her poem “Strength of My Ghosts” from her collection Mosaics of The Mother, which won the 2025 African Diaspora Award. You don’t want to miss this engaging and inspiring conversation.

Connect with Zenobia Anderson:

* Website: https://zenobiapoetry.com/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenobiapoetry26/

Song Reference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiDnuRylHMU

This project is made possible in part with funds from the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Aid to Localities program.

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Zenobia Anderson, celebrated poet and 2025 African Diaspora Award winner, to explore her remarkable path from dentistry to literary acclaim. Zenobia shares insights on how her heritage, family legacy, and personal experiences shape her work, and discusses the powerful intersection of excellence and artistry. She also reads her poem “Strength of My Ghosts” from her collection Mosaics of The Mother, which won the 2025 African Diaspora Award. You don’t want to miss this engaging and inspiring conversation.

Connect with Zenobia Anderson:

* Website: https://zenobiapoetry.com/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenobiapoetry26/

Song Reference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiDnuRylHMU

This project is made possible in part with funds from the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Aid to Localities program.

]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 23:09:46 -0500 Monique Franz Monique Franz 3880 In this episode, we sit down with Zenobia Anderson, celebrated poet and 2025 African Diaspora Award winner, to explore her remarkable path from dentistry to literary acclaim. Zenobia shares insights on how her heritage, family legacy, and personal experiences shape her work, and discusses the powerful intersection of excellence and artistry. She also reads her poem “Strength of My Ghosts” from her collection Mosaics of The Mother, which won the 2025 African Diaspora Award. You don’t want to miss this engaging and inspiring conversation.

Connect with Zenobia Anderson:

* Website: https://zenobiapoetry.com/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenobiapoetry26/

Song Reference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiDnuRylHMU

This project is made possible in part with funds from the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Aid to Localities program.

]]> BIPOC Literature, BIPOC authors, BIPOC artists, BIPOC poets, Black authors, Black artists, Black storytellers No “The Sin of Being Okay” - A Conversation with Dawn Leas // KQ On The Avenue Ep. 6 6 6 “The Sin of Being Okay” - A Conversation with Dawn Leas // KQ On The Avenue Ep. 6 full 467f6615-0ea0-4c8d-8827-5dad21f92b10 https://share.transistor.fm/s/719c1957 Join us for an conversation with Dawn Leas, author of the forthcoming book, The Sin of Being Okay (Kinsman Avenue Publishing, 2025). Dawn, a writing coach, teaching artist, and assistant director of the Wilkes University Maslow Family Graduate Creative Writing program, shares her journey as a writer, her connection to Kinsman Avenue Publishing in uplifting underrepresented voices, and what it means to be “okay” even when it feels like you are not supposed to be. 


Preorder The Sin of Being Okay here: [https://www.kinsmanquarterly.org/product-page/the-sin-of-being-okay-by-dawn-leas]


Kinsman Avenue Publishing: https://www.kinsmanquarterly.org/publishing

Kinsman Quarterly: https://www.kinsmanquarterly.org/

]]> Join us for an conversation with Dawn Leas, author of the forthcoming book, The Sin of Being Okay (Kinsman Avenue Publishing, 2025). Dawn, a writing coach, teaching artist, and assistant director of the Wilkes University Maslow Family Graduate Creative Writing program, shares her journey as a writer, her connection to Kinsman Avenue Publishing in uplifting underrepresented voices, and what it means to be “okay” even when it feels like you are not supposed to be. 


Preorder The Sin of Being Okay here: [https://www.kinsmanquarterly.org/product-page/the-sin-of-being-okay-by-dawn-leas]


Kinsman Avenue Publishing: https://www.kinsmanquarterly.org/publishing

Kinsman Quarterly: https://www.kinsmanquarterly.org/

]]> Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:41:35 -0400 Monique Franz Monique Franz 3628 Join us for an conversation with Dawn Leas, author of the forthcoming book, The Sin of Being Okay (Kinsman Avenue Publishing, 2025). Dawn, a writing coach, teaching artist, and assistant director of the Wilkes University Maslow Family Graduate Creative Writing program, shares her journey as a writer, her connection to Kinsman Avenue Publishing in uplifting underrepresented voices, and what it means to be “okay” even when it feels like you are not supposed to be. 


Preorder The Sin of Being Okay here: [https://www.kinsmanquarterly.org/product-page/the-sin-of-being-okay-by-dawn-leas]


Kinsman Avenue Publishing: https://www.kinsmanquarterly.org/publishing

Kinsman Quarterly: https://www.kinsmanquarterly.org/

]]> BIPOC Literature, BIPOC authors, BIPOC artists, BIPOC poets, Black authors, Black artists, Black storytellers No Traveling, Writing, and Escaping the Matrix, with Russell Nichols 5 5 Traveling, Writing, and Escaping the Matrix, with Russell Nichols full 77696fee-bca1-451d-829d-325cd5235a98 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ea384a4 Join us as we talk with Russell Nichols, a fiction writer, poet, and playwright, about his journey of creativity, writing, and escaping the system. From vagabonding around the world with his wife to confronting systemic injustice through his work, Russell shares insights into his creative process, inspirations, and a core question: "How do you break free from a system designed to break you?" Discover how his travels have shaped his writing, what was behind his play 'America, the Game,' and his thoughts on current events. We'll also delve into his literary influences, and his work that is on the horizon. 

]]> Join us as we talk with Russell Nichols, a fiction writer, poet, and playwright, about his journey of creativity, writing, and escaping the system. From vagabonding around the world with his wife to confronting systemic injustice through his work, Russell shares insights into his creative process, inspirations, and a core question: "How do you break free from a system designed to break you?" Discover how his travels have shaped his writing, what was behind his play 'America, the Game,' and his thoughts on current events. We'll also delve into his literary influences, and his work that is on the horizon. 

]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:19:35 -0400 Monique Franz Monique Franz 4253 Join us as we talk with Russell Nichols, a fiction writer, poet, and playwright, about his journey of creativity, writing, and escaping the system. From vagabonding around the world with his wife to confronting systemic injustice through his work, Russell shares insights into his creative process, inspirations, and a core question: "How do you break free from a system designed to break you?" Discover how his travels have shaped his writing, what was behind his play 'America, the Game,' and his thoughts on current events. We'll also delve into his literary influences, and his work that is on the horizon. 

]]> BIPOC Literature, BIPOC authors, BIPOC artists, BIPOC poets, Black authors, Black artists, Black storytellers No Art, Protest, and Asian Representation with Jack Wolflink | KQ on the Avenue Ep. 4 4 4 Art, Protest, and Asian Representation with Jack Wolflink | KQ on the Avenue Ep. 4 full 75bf78f5-9a64-44bc-ab9d-0f7fb3c92f9e https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8c7a18c Join us for episode 4 of KQ on the Avenue, where we chat with Jack Wolflink, a biracial Filipine writer and editor, and diving deep into art, protest, and and Asian representation in the arts. From fueling creativity with irritation, to insights on protest tactics, Jack brings a powerful perspective. You won't want to miss this engaging and thought-provoking conversation! 


]]> Join us for episode 4 of KQ on the Avenue, where we chat with Jack Wolflink, a biracial Filipine writer and editor, and diving deep into art, protest, and and Asian representation in the arts. From fueling creativity with irritation, to insights on protest tactics, Jack brings a powerful perspective. You won't want to miss this engaging and thought-provoking conversation! 


]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:27:04 -0400 Monique Franz Monique Franz 3555 Join us for episode 4 of KQ on the Avenue, where we chat with Jack Wolflink, a biracial Filipine writer and editor, and diving deep into art, protest, and and Asian representation in the arts. From fueling creativity with irritation, to insights on protest tactics, Jack brings a powerful perspective. You won't want to miss this engaging and thought-provoking conversation! 


]]> BIPOC Literature, BIPOC authors, BIPOC artists, BIPOC poets, Black authors, Black artists, Black storytellers No Poetry, Policing & Empathy with E. Doyle-Gillespie | KQ on the Avenue Ep. 3 3 3 Poetry, Policing & Empathy with E. Doyle-Gillespie | KQ on the Avenue Ep. 3 full a20d6f3a-2c28-4923-a4d3-c50cc2b9ec4c https://share.transistor.fm/s/782bd55a Dive into the world of Baltimore poet and writer E. Doyle-Gillespie in this episode of KQ on the Avenue! We explore his unique journey as a teacher, former police officer, and wordsmith, and how his global travels and passion for history and folklore fuel his powerful poetry. Discover the intimate stories behind his work and get an exclusive glimpse into his creative process. Join us as we discuss forgetfulness, empathy, and the impact of travel on art in today's society.

]]> Dive into the world of Baltimore poet and writer E. Doyle-Gillespie in this episode of KQ on the Avenue! We explore his unique journey as a teacher, former police officer, and wordsmith, and how his global travels and passion for history and folklore fuel his powerful poetry. Discover the intimate stories behind his work and get an exclusive glimpse into his creative process. Join us as we discuss forgetfulness, empathy, and the impact of travel on art in today's society.

]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 16:37:19 -0400 Monique Franz Monique Franz 3687 Dive into the world of Baltimore poet and writer E. Doyle-Gillespie in this episode of KQ on the Avenue! We explore his unique journey as a teacher, former police officer, and wordsmith, and how his global travels and passion for history and folklore fuel his powerful poetry. Discover the intimate stories behind his work and get an exclusive glimpse into his creative process. Join us as we discuss forgetfulness, empathy, and the impact of travel on art in today's society.

]]> BIPOC Literature, BIPOC authors, BIPOC artists, BIPOC poets, Black authors, Black artists, Black storytellers No Noelle K. Barnes: Burning or a Bullet // Storytelling, Activism & Motherhood 2 2 Noelle K. Barnes: Burning or a Bullet // Storytelling, Activism & Motherhood full fc6a7554-11fc-45fd-b299-6fd52479468f https://share.transistor.fm/s/27af7b82 Join us for the second episode of ‘KQ on the Avenue,’ where we chat with the gifted Noelle Barnes. In this episode we will explore how fiction can combat apathy and delve into the intricate layers of Noelle’s award-winning story, ‘Burning or a Bullet,’ which won the 2024 Kinsman Quarterly African Diaspora Award. Get ready for a heartfelt, funny, and inspiring discussion.

]]> Join us for the second episode of ‘KQ on the Avenue,’ where we chat with the gifted Noelle Barnes. In this episode we will explore how fiction can combat apathy and delve into the intricate layers of Noelle’s award-winning story, ‘Burning or a Bullet,’ which won the 2024 Kinsman Quarterly African Diaspora Award. Get ready for a heartfelt, funny, and inspiring discussion.

]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 21:21:02 -0400 Monique Franz Monique Franz 2917 Join us for the second episode of ‘KQ on the Avenue,’ where we chat with the gifted Noelle Barnes. In this episode we will explore how fiction can combat apathy and delve into the intricate layers of Noelle’s award-winning story, ‘Burning or a Bullet,’ which won the 2024 Kinsman Quarterly African Diaspora Award. Get ready for a heartfelt, funny, and inspiring discussion.

]]> BIPOC Literature, BIPOC authors, BIPOC artists, BIPOC poets, Black authors, Black artists, Black storytellers No KQ on the Avenue: Advocacy in Art 1 1 KQ on the Avenue: Advocacy in Art full 25594167-0b3d-4a30-8a83-086843c44ef5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fcfc9d2b Welcome to KQ on the Avenue! Join us for a thought-provoking episode where we'll explore the dynamic relationship between art and advocacy, spotlighting the powerful impact of Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance on our cultural landscape.


]]> Welcome to KQ on the Avenue! Join us for a thought-provoking episode where we'll explore the dynamic relationship between art and advocacy, spotlighting the powerful impact of Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance on our cultural landscape.


]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:33:44 -0500 Monique Franz Monique Franz 3331 Welcome to KQ on the Avenue! Join us for a thought-provoking episode where we'll explore the dynamic relationship between art and advocacy, spotlighting the powerful impact of Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance on our cultural landscape.


]]> BIPOC Literature, BIPOC authors, BIPOC artists, BIPOC poets, Black authors, Black artists, Black storytellers No KQ on the Avenue: Advocacy in Art 1 1 KQ on the Avenue: Advocacy in Art trailer ad6e64a9-a9e3-4269-8acd-3d6a29186a10 https://share.transistor.fm/s/155f06a9 Welcome to KQ on the Avenue! Join us for a thought-provoking episode where we'll explore the dynamic relationship between art and advocacy, spotlighting the powerful impact of Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance on our cultural landscape.


]]> Welcome to KQ on the Avenue! Join us for a thought-provoking episode where we'll explore the dynamic relationship between art and advocacy, spotlighting the powerful impact of Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance on our cultural landscape.


]]> Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:52:50 -0500 Monique Franz Monique Franz 42 Welcome to KQ on the Avenue! Join us for a thought-provoking episode where we'll explore the dynamic relationship between art and advocacy, spotlighting the powerful impact of Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance on our cultural landscape.


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