Sonia, Audre, Nikki & June: The Women of the Black Arts Movement | New Carrollton Branch Library, PGCMLS
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Join Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman, the 2nd Poet Laureate of Prince George's County, MD, at the Sonia, Audre, Nikki & June: The Women of the Black Arts Movement event. Take part in a thought-provoking discussion that explores the extraordinary role women played during the Black Arts Movement. Discover the enduring legacies of influential female writers such as Sonia Sanchez, Audre Lorde, Ruby Dee, Lucille Clifton, Maya Angelou, Gwendolyn Brooks, Nikki Giovanni, and June Jordan.
This illuminating event delves into the pivotal roles these women played in the Black Arts Movement and beyond. Explore their influential contributions to literature, activism, and cultural transformation. Special appearances by county poets, including the inaugural Poet Laureate of Prince George's County, MD, Sistah Joy Alford, will also be featured.
Are you a poet? Bring your own work inspired by the Black Arts Movement to share during the limited open mic session. Khadijah Ali-Coleman, Ed.D., is a renowned cultural curator, educator, and award-winning artist. She is dedicated to shaping spaces into vibrant hubs of artistic and educational exploration.
Join us at the Sonia, Audre, Nikki & June: The Women of the Black Arts Movement event at the New Carrollton Branch Library, PGCMLS, located at 7414 Riverdale Road, New Carrollton, MD 20784, on February 20, 2024. Admission is free, so don't miss this opportunity to honor the trailblazing figures who shaped the narrative of the Black Arts Movement. Learn more about the Hurston/Wright Foundation by visiting HurstonWright.org.