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Black Writers Museum invites you to open mike poetry

March 22, 2016 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

This weekend, March 26 and 27, The Black Writers Museum will be part of a powerful line-up of exhibitors and activities at the 12th annual Black History and Culture Showcase, at the PA Convention Center.

Please take a moment out of your weekend and bring the family and friends to view Black History up close and personal. Exhibitors from across America showcase riveting expressions of the historic Black aesthetic.

Speakers, film, reenactments, music and dance will fill the weekend with information and entertainment for the whole family.

As part of the showcase, Saturday, March 26th at 4pm, there will be an Open Mic poetry reading. To sign up for the reading respond to this email or arrive at 3:45 pm sharp to get on the list.

The poetry will directly follow a talk and book signings from Dr. John Carlos, 1968 Olympic medalist and Human Rights Activist, and Bobby Seale, founding chairman of the Black Panther Party.

This weekend of showcase promises to provide a grand opening of Springtime.  Join us in a weekend of history, art, literature, theatre, music, film, and dynamic dialogue.

Details

  • Date: March 22, 2016
  • Time:
    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Organizer

  • Supreme Dow

Venue

  • Pa Convention Center
  • 12th & Arch Streets
    Philadelphia, PA United States
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