Sonia Sanchez Shares Her Poetry and Discusses Martin R. Delany’s Novel ‘Blake Or The Huts Of America’

Join Sonia Sanchez (LTA 05) at Moonstone Art Center this week for two exciting events featuring the reading of Sonia’s poetry and a lead discussion on Martin R. Delany’s book, Blake or the Huts of America. Monday May 7 at 7:00pm – The Poetry of Identity featuring Sonia Sanchez, Lamont Steptoe, Hanock Guy, and Daniel [...]

Moonstone Art Center Presents An Evening With Tim Wise, An Anti-Racist Writer and Educator

Join Moonstone Art Center (110 A South 13th Street) on Sunday, May 6 at 7:00pm for An Evening with Tim Wise.  Tim Wise is among the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States, and has been called, “One of the most brilliant, articulate and courageous critics of white privilege in the nation,” [...]

Ezra Nepon’s New Book about New Jewish Agenda

Please join Ezra Berkley Nepon (ACG ‘07) and  Thread Makes Blanket Press for the book launch of Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue: A History of New Jewish Agenda. The event will include brief readings from the book, some words from former New Jewish Agenda members, and refreshments! Books and Celebrate People’s History posters will be available for [...]

Trapeta B. Mayson New Chapbook

Trapeta B. Mayson (LTA ’07) has published the a new chapbook, She Was Once Herself this past March. She will be holding a poetry workshop from on April 21 at 11:00am – 1:00pm ($8 per participant, must email trapeta@trapetamayson.com to register). The workshop is followed by a reading and book signing at 2:00pm both events will [...]

An Evening With Sonia Sanchez At The Parkway Central Library

Sonia Sanchez (LTA ’05) will feature at the Parkway Central Library (1901 Vine Street) on April 18 at 7:30pm.  “Sanchez has long been regarded as the city’s unofficial poet laureate. But now the job is truly hers,” wrote the Philadelphia Inquirer after acclaimed activist Sonia Sanchez’s appointment, at the end of 2011, as the city’s [...]

Marissa Johnson-Valenzuela Presents ‘Still Untitled: A Literary Salon’

Marissa Johnson-Valenzuela (LTA 05)   presents Still Untitled: a Literary Salon on Sunday, March 25 at 8:00pm-11:00pm.  All readings begin at 8:30 sharp at Cindergarden (4823 Baltimore Ave).  Featured readers include: Cynthia Arrieu-King, Emily Abendroth and Andrea Walls.  The space is only a bit larger than the last time so you may want to come early [...]

Samantha Barrow To Read Poetry At The Black Sheep

Samantha Barrow (ACG ’06, WOO ’02) will read her poetry at the Black Sheep (247 S. 17th St., 2nd Flr) as part of the Painted Bride Quarterly’s event series. She will be joined by fellow poet Maleka Fruean and musical guests D&M. The reading is free and will take place on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 [...]

Postcards Of Our Barrios: Philadelphia Visual, Lyrical, And Rhythmic Images Of La Comunidad

Join Semilla Arts Initiative for an evening of music and poetry celebrating the exhibit of Boricua artist Adrian “Viajero” Roman and videographer Michael “The Conscious Hustler” Cordero. The gathering seeks to bring together artists, educators, activists, and cultural workers to collaborate, build solidarity, and further the arts within communities of color and, by extension, our [...]

15th Annual Poetry Ink Reading At Moonstone Arts Center

Join Moonstone Arts Center for a full day of poetry, celebration, snacks, and community. Almost 140 local poets will share their work, varying in age, aesthetics, and performance style. Poets and attendees are encouraged to bring something to eat and share potluck-style. Moonstone Arts Center will provide the coffee and punch, you bring the rest! [...]

Rev. Beverly Dale to Deliver Sermon “The Orgy That Was Eden: How Far We Have Fallen”

Reverend Beverly Dale (ACG ’06, ’08) will deliver her sermon entitled “The Orgy That Was Eden: How Far We Have Fallen” at Calvary United Methodist Church (815 South 48th St., Philadelphia) on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 11:00am. Beverly says, “The title reflects that although the Genesis story of the Garden of Eden depicts humanity [...]