# Anthony Anaxagorou

anthony anaxagorou (born March 1983) is a British-born poet and writer.In 2002 Anaxagorou was the first young poet to win the London Mayor's Poetry Slam with his poem "Anthropos". Following this he made a number of television and radio appearances reading poetry, including a live recital on BBC London Radio and a television interview followed by a recital with Vanessa Feltz on the Community Channel.In 2003, he appeared alongside fellow poet Kate Tempest on Young Nation, presented by Richard Blackwood, where he performed a number of poems themed around social issues relating to young people. He went on to feature as a member of the panel on the talk show itself, which focused on wider issues such as racism, history, religion, addiction and abuse, encouraging young people to speak out and voice their thoughts.