Z Experience Poetry Slam

The Peabody's 27th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Legacy of Social and Environmental Justice, generously sponsored by Citizens™, presents two days of free, hybrid events in partnership with CT DEEP and the New Haven Museum. The celebration’s centerpiece, in-person for the first time in three years, is the electrifying poetry slam held this year in the Yale Science Building.

Influential poet-performers Croilot and Ngoma will emcee a packed slate of on-stage programs inside one of the largest auditoriums on Yale’s campus. They’ll kick things off with a high-energy group performance and a curated open mic. Those talented storytellers will be followed by a dazzling line-up of over a dozen renowned competition poets, including Ray Jane, Lyrical Faith, and Ameerah Shabazz-Bilal. 

Held in honor of New Haven arts leader Zannette Lewis, this event is appropriate for adults and young adults with discretion of a parent or guardian. Attendees can also visit tables hosted by the National Council of Negro Women and New Haven African American Historical Society to hear from their members about the work they are doing in the community. And museum staff will be on hand to offer the latest information on the Peabody renovation.

Space is limited—advanced registration is strongly recommended. Free parking is available at 260 Whitney Avenue. 

Register at the following link to attend virtually via Zoom: https://yale.zoom.us/webinar/register/2016716571255/WN_bs8kpQCkQbK98T1Oox15yg?mc_cid=96569ed9e6&mc_eid=0fd1031929

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Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Poetry