Sonia Sanchez - "Poem for Some Women" performance

Dr. Sonia Sanchez delivers a dramatic and powerful reading of her "Poem for Some Women" in the first season of the hit HBO series Russell Simmons presents Def Poetry. Introduced by hip-hop artist and host Mos Def, she is welcomed with a standing ovation before she proceeds with her reading. This ovation cements her legacy as a enormous influence on fellow artists and fans.