Bruce George is a visionary, executive producer, writer, poet and activist. He was born and raised in New York City. He has written poetry/prose & articles for over 37 years. His work has been published in major magazines, anthologies, and literary publications. He has written testimonials from the likes of Essence Magazine, Emerge Magazine, Class Magazine, Harlem River Press.

Bruce has won multiple poetry & talent contests. He has won several awards such as a Peabody Award and a Miky Award for “Russell Simmons Presents, Def Poetry (HBO),” an Upscale Showcase Award, and a Trail Blazer Award for his outstanding vision, production, writing and performance.

He is the Co-Founder of the critically acclaimed award winning “Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam.” He is also the Founder/Managing Editor of “The Bandana Republic, an Anthology of Poetry & Prose by Gang Members & Their Affiliates.”

As an activist, Bruce has been and currently is associated with major grassroots organizations that fosters and uplifts people in struggle.

He has also served on numerous panels (Hampton, Harvard, The New School, Fordham University, Medgar Evers, Schomburg Center For Research in Black Culture and more).