New laureates promote poetry, reading

Mayor Eric L. Johnson announced Kristoddie Woods, professionally known as Black Ceasar Poetry, as the City of Dallas’ third Poet Laureate during a special ceremony at Dallas City Hall. Cadence Diggs, an 11th -grade student at Booker T. Washington High School, was named Youth Poet Laureate. During his two-year term, Woods will serve as an ambassador for the literary arts, presenting original works at community events and developing outreach initiatives. He will also host regular artist-in-residence office hours at the Central Library, offering opportunities for community members to engage with him directly. Diggs will serve a one-year term as Youth Poet Laureate, working alongside Woods to promote poetry among young people in the city. — From Staff Reports