The Fullest Moon Of Sonia Sanchez

Come on out to d'griot gallery to experience talented poets honoring revolutionary poet Sonia Sanchez! Poets will be reciting poems from "Full Moon of Sonia" and other works inspired by her. This event is a Karen Smith Experience, and it will be hosted by Lady Sarkazym. We will be celebrating her along with live music and conversation. Also Featuring: Poets: Nzadi Keita, Kirwyn Sutherland, Regina Jennings, Debra Wright, Leslie Hamilton, Lindo Yes, Elijah Pringle, Toni Love, Nikki Powerhouse, Trapeta Mayson, Andre Saunders, Donna "Noize" Dorman, Saskia Kercy, Raina Leon Musicians: Ryoko O'Hara, Ibah Baskette, ET Green, Karen "Magic Fingaz" Smith More about Sonia Sanchez. Sonia Sanchez—poet, activist, scholar—is one of the most powerful voices in the Black liberation movement. Sanchez was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1934, and has become a prominent poet and activist worldwide. She was a vital wiriter in the Black Arts Movement, and is the author of sixteen books. Ms. Sanchez spent three decades in New York before moving to Philadelphia where she taught English and Women’s Studies at Temple University. More Info below.