In this episode of Words on a Wire, host Tim Z. Hernandez, interviews poet and activistSesshu Foster.
Foster is a poet, teacher, and community activist. The conversation focuses on his book ELADATL:A History of the East LA Dirigible Air Transport Lines
He was born and raised in East Los Angeles. His books include, City Terrace Field Manual (1996), World Ball Notebook (2009), Atomik Aztex, and A History of the East LA Dirigible Air Transport Lines. He’s the recipient of several awards, including the American Book Award, the Believer Book Award, and the Asian American Literary Award.
This program originally aired on November 11, 2021