[Yale-readings] FULL NOTICE: Poetry in Response to Black Lives Matter Issues

[Kuhl, Nancy]

With apologies for sending an incomplete announcement…

THE POETRY INSTITUTE – NEW HAVEN

 Featuring

A Night of Poetry in Response to
Black Lives Matter Issues

Thursday, February 18, 2016
Poets take a stand!


The following poets and social activists will read poetry that addresses one of the most pressing issues of our time:

Toya Washington

Shaunda-Sekai Holloway

Dawnise Traore, of BLMNH (Black Lives Matter New Haven)

Maya Osborne

Sarah Pemberton Strong, of SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice)

Ifeanyi Awachie

Mandy McGuire-Schwartz

Antoinette Brim

Mark McGuire-Schwartz

When is it time for poets to step forward
 and take a stand on social issues?
Maybe that time is now.

This month – for the first time – we will bring together many voices
 to focus on a single theme.


On the third Thursday of each month, The Poetry Institute Poetry Series celebrates an eclectic mix of poetic voices.  Free.  Refreshments.  (And participants are invited to bring something to share.)  Open mic.  Outstanding featured readers.  In a casual setting.  Open to all.

 The Institute Library
847 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT
right next door to the Tattoo Parlor

Doors Open at 6:30.  Reading starts at 7:00.
Please arrive a few minutes early to sign up for the reading.

 Great Poetry!

 In a Warm, Friendly Environment

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