30 Poets in 30 Days

Catching Zedeka Poindexter with enough time available to record one of her beautiful poems is no easy task - she is a busy woman! Clearly being the co-executive of Nebraska Writers Collective, one of the most active and respected literary organizations in the state, is no easy task either! Still, she has time to be gracious, generous, and make time for her own art as well as that of others. For that we are grateful - listen to this beautiful poem. She is always inspiring.

Zedeka Poindexter (she/her) is a North Omaha-born multi-talented and driven professional writer and performer with a robust account management and communications history. She holds a bachelor's degree in Communication from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. In her work, Zedeka has built a historical record through poems and essays that draw on all five physical senses to connect with readers and listeners. By sharing stories of people in her community, she creates a relationship with her audience and guides them through the world as she sees and experiences it. Throughout her ten years of serving the NWC as a Teaching Artist, she has earned numerous awards and accolades such as Omaha Entertainment & Arts: Best Performance Poet, Amplify Arts: Public Impact Grant Recipient, The Union for Contemporary Art: Inside/Outside Fellowship Prize, Nebraska Arts Council: Artists In Schools Recipient, and much more.