Friday Cultural Showcases
Black Women's Blueprint presents
Surviving the Mic: A Black Feminist Poetic Dialogue Doors open at 4:30pm, show begins at 5pm, Ballroom Performers: Sherina Rodriguez (Obsidian Blues), Kamaya Thompson, Nikki Patin, Lakeesha Harris, Piper Anderson, and e. nina jay Directors: Piper Anderson and Nikki Patin ~~~ “Won’t you celebrate with me?” Doors open at 9:30pm; Show begins at 10pm, Grant ABC won't you celebrate with me what i have shaped into a kind of life? i had no model. born in babylon both nonwhite and woman what did i see to be except myself? i made it up here on this bridge between starshine and clay, my one hand holding tight my other hand; come celebrate with me that everyday something has tried to kill me and has failed. —Lucille Clifton Come experience the beauty and power of survival! Hear our voices, see our bodies, acknowledge the variety and fierceness of our living histories and presences. Watch dancers, singers, comedians, poets, healers, and more artistic performers share our fullness and celebrate the many artistic ways that we celebrate and shine. In the spirit of Lucille Clifton’s powerful words, won’t you come celebrate with us? Performer list coming soon! Performers: Melissa Du Prey, Kay Ulanday Barrett, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha, Allegra Dolores, NIC Kay and Benji, Dark Matter, and Zizi from YEPP. ***Read COV4 organizers' statement regarding feedback about this event.*** |