Risha Nicole

Poet, Author, and Teaching Artist

Contact me

mailto:dhendr11@kent.edu

Without A Sound

Risha Nicole’s first full-length poetry collection.

As long as I live you are with me

Risha Nicole’s first chapbook.

Risha’s upcoming poetry collection on coming of age while exploring religion, sexual abuse, and queer identity

The frogs are dead and all I remember is your dirty fucking underwear

Poem featured in Risha Nicole’s upcoming poetry and prose collection, Dying Girl.

Spring of Love

Poem featured in Risha Nicole’s upcoming poetry and prose collection, Dying Girl. Poem published by Luna Negra

Summer Bones

Poem featured in Risha Nicole’s upcoming poetry and prose collection, Dying Girl. After a summer of sorrow.

December wind and the black pool

Poem featured in Risha Nicole’s upcoming poetry and prose collection, Dying Girl.

As long as I live you are with me.

Poem featured in Risha Nicole’s upcoming poetry and prose collection, Dying Girl. Written in Charlie’s class.

Love Letter for T

Blackout poem featured in Risha Nicole’s upcoming poetry and prose collection, Dying Girl.

6 weeks of grief

Poem featured in Risha Nicole’s upcoming poetry and prose collection, Dying Girl

When I was a girl

Poem and poetry card from Risha Nicole’s Dying Girl.

Maj Ragain Poetry Scholarship

Celebrating Maj Ragain and poetry this 2024. Stay tuned for upcoming poetry events.

Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Award

In recognition of their awareness, attitude, and ability to equitably engage people in their work

Her rock-hard truth

“Imagine being scared to be on a campus you pay thousands to attend.”

Textures Digital Green Book

The art and history of Black hair.

Black Voices Matter

This is not a small voice you hear.