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Greg’s words have been captured and shared in a multiplicity of formats for domestic and international audiences — read, watch, and listen to them here!

Greg the Author FAQs

  • Why is the book Greg edited, AfriCANthology: Perspectives of Black Canadian Poets, called "acclaimed"?

    • AfriCANthology is widely acclaimed for its groundbreaking curation of influential Black Canadian voices. Featured on CBC’s The Next Chapter, the collection won the ByBlacks.com People’s Choice Award for Best Author. It is recognized as a definitive cultural work that elevates dub, page, and spoken word poetry into a vital national conversation.

  • What is the core theme of Greg Frankson’s book Alphabet Soup?

    • Alphabet Soup: A Memoir in Letters uses twenty-six letters to explore lived experience. The book addresses love, mental health, and social justice. It reframes personal memory into a broader narrative of social change and identity.

  • Where can I find Greg Frankson’s poetry collections?

    • Greg has published four collections, including Cerebral Stimulation, Lead on a Page, A Weekly Dose of Ritallin, and Cerebral Confections. These are available through retailers like Dundurn Press and Audible.

Greg the Presenter FAQs

  • What other services can Greg provide at a conference?

    • Beyond keynotes, Greg offers unique Poet-in-Residence services, creating a creative summation of the event’s themes. He is also a professional emcee and panel facilitator. Through his Voice Share Pro:GRAM™, he provides leadership training and communication workshops designed to enhance team engagement and inclusive culture throughout the conference.

  • What can Greg provide through a school assembly or workshop?

    • As an OCT-certified educator, Greg delivers "Shared Voices" programs that use spoken word poetry to inspire social change and address topics like anti-Black racism, mental health, and inclusive leadership. His sessions help students and staff overcome self-sabotage and communicate with conviction through performance-based workshops.

  • What topics does Greg Frankson cover in his keynote speeches?

    • Greg specializes in diversity and inclusion, mental health advocacy, and anti-Black racism. His presentations blend spoken word performance with insights on workplace culture and inclusive leadership.

  • How do I book Greg Frankson for a corporate event or workshop?

    • You can book Greg by filling out the form on the Contact Page or through platforms like GigSalad. He offers services from keynote addresses to Poet-in-Residence programs that summarize event proceedings creatively.

Greg the Catalyst FAQs

  • What is the Voice Share Pro:GRAM and how does it help teams?

    • The Voice Share Pro:GRAM™ is a training system designed to improve employee engagement and inclusive leadership. It uses the "Bennu Method™" to help organizations in sectors like technology and social services transform internal communication and workplace culture.

  • Does Greg Frankson provide educator training and workshops?

    • Yes. As an OCT-certified educator, Greg facilitates "Shared Voices" programs. These workshops help participants overcome self-sabotage, communicate with conviction, and apply inclusive leadership principles in educational settings.

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  • "Each employee has to feel like they can experience all functional elements of their work environment in essentially the same fashion as everyone else. That’s when your workplace truly offers equitable access. Then, and only then, is inclusivity possible for all workers."

    The Startup, December 23, 2020

  • "During February ... it’s more important than ever that all Canadians be encouraged to engage with each other about the issues affecting Black Canadians with a sense of curiosity, a spirit of engaged openness, and a desire to drive sustainable change."

    — Toronto Star (toronto.com), February 11, 2022

  • "For us, focus is a means of survival, advocacy a vital necessity and silence a death sentence. We will keep at it, but will they be willing to listen, much less act, once our cause is no longer fashionable?"

    — Op-Ed, The Globe & Mail, February 4, 2022

  • "Starting a reading series is often daunting, but seeing a clear need and knowing you are in a unique position to fill it has motivated many a person to create one."

    — Write Magazine, Summer 2023 Edition

  • "One of the great paradoxes of slavery was that Black people could view Canada as both a destination for freedom and a place requiring an escape from servitude at the exact same time."

    “Emancipation Day: Are We As Black People Really Free?,” August 1, 2022