Guild Literary Complex at The Loop Arts District Festival – National Black Poetry Day
October 17 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presented in partnership with the Guild Literary Complex
Join us for a free poetry reading celebrating National Black Poetry Day. Honoring the history and continued legacy of Black poetry, the event commemorates the birthday of Jupiter Hammon, the first Black poet published in 1760. Hosted by Faylita Hicks.
Saturday, October 17th
1:00pm – 3:00pm
American Writers Museum
180 North N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
Free Admission
Readings By:
Wesley Frazier Keys
Kenyatta Rogers
Kira Tucker
Lotus Fulton