Please join me on Friday, April 10th at 7:30 pm, at the Sharp 9 Gallery Jazz Club, where I will be sharing the stage with my fellow NCCU Eagles - Iajhi Hampden (drums), Curtis Olawumi (trumpet), Kenny Phelps-McKeowen (bass), Chuckey Robinson (piano), and Collin Williams (saxophone). #EaglePride
DurhamJazzWorkshop.org
Tickets: Adults $30; Students $15 | Fees $1.83 - $2.79
Join us for Assata Lives! A Tribute Poetry Reading for Assata Shakur, an afternoon dedicated to celebrating the life and enduring revolutionary spirit of one of the most powerful figures of the 20th century.
Assata Shakur—born JoAnne Chesimard in 1947—was a member of the Black Panther Party and the Black Liberation Army during the civil rights and Black Power movements of the 1960s. A writer, activist, and political exile, Shakur’s life has come to symbolize both the resilience of Black resistance and the ongoing struggle for the liberation of all peoples. Her acclaimed autobiography, Assata: An Autobiography, details Shakur's life as an activist and a political target of the U.S. federal government that led her to escape from prison after a flimsy conviction and given political asylum in Cuba, where she resided up until her death in October, 2025.
This tribute reading gathers a stellar lineup of poets whose work echoes Shakur’s revolutionary vision and power: Tara Betts, Bridgette Bianca, Nikia Chaney, Matthew Cuban, Aya de Leon, Rhys Langston, jessica Care moore, Nailah Porter, Matt Sedillo, Alene Terzian, Pam Ward, Romaine Washington, and Jessica Wilson. Hosted by Shonda Buchanan.
Zoom link will be shared 24 hours before and on the day of the reading.
About Beyond Baroque Beyond Baroque is one of the United States' leading independent Literary | Arts Centers and public spaces dedicated to expanding the public's knowledge of poetry, literature and art through cultural events and community interaction. Founded in 1968 as an experimental literary magazine, Beyond Baroque is based out of the original City Hall building in Venice, California. The Center offers a diverse variety of literary and arts programming including readings and workshops. The building also houses a bookstore with a large collection of new poetry books for sale.
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Sharp 9 Gallery Jazz Club, 4608 L Industry Lane, Durham, NC 27713
On Saturday, September 20th at 7:30 pm, I'm sharing the Sharp 9 Gallery stage with some fellow NCCU Eagles! #EaglePride
Iajhi Hampden - Drums Kenny Phelps-McKeown - Bass Andrew Berinson - Piano Collin Williams - Saxophone Curtis Olawumi - Trumpet
Tickets: $10 - $30 | $1.83 - $2.79 Fees
$10 - $30 | $1.83 - $2.79 Fees
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St. Philips Moravian Church, Old Salem, 911 S. Church Street , Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Nailah will be sharing music from her new ancestral veneration and remembrance project, Ritual of Mapping, at St. Phillips Moravian Church to commemorate the 160th anniversary of Freedom Day in Salem, North Carolina. On May 21, 1865, a Union Army cavalry chaplain announced to the congregation of St. Philips, and the residents of the surrounding area, that slavery had been legally abolished and they were now an emancipated and free people.
St. Philips is a sacred touchstone of the African-American experience. Organized in 1822, from the beginning, the brick church in Salem was called the slave church because of the mostly enslaved population. The church was consecrated in 1861. It is one of the oldest Black congregations in the United States, the only historic African-American Moravian congregation in the country, and the oldest African-American church standing in North Carolina. After Freedom Day, the Freedmen’s community became the foundation of economic prosperity in Winston Salem.
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Stoneview Nature Center , 5950 Stoneview Dr. , Culver City, CA 90232
Jazz singer and pianist Nina Simone became a prominent figure in the 1960s civil rights movement. Using her music as her tool for powerful protest, her songs became anthems for the national movement for reacial equality and justice.
Join us in exploriing Nina Simone and The Movement with author-poet Shonda Buchanan and singer-songwriter-musician Nailah Porter in this dual workshop. Inspired by her forthcoming book, "The Lost Songs of Nina Simone," Buchanan will lead a civil rights poetry workshop FOR ADULTS to create poems of activism and resistance. Porter will lead a musical workshop FOR KIDS to create and perform a song honoring those who marched for civil rights. Writing supplies and a range of instruments will be provided-but feel free to bring your own! Registration requested.
This event, " A Day In Nature", is a culmination of LA County Department of Parks & Recreation's Black Heritage Month celebration. Throughout the day enjoy food, crafts, and natural products from Black-owned vendors, nature center presentations, arts and culture workshops, a drumming circle, and more.
Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium , 630 W 5th Street, Los Angeles
Celebration of Civil Rights Movement Icon, Concert Pianist and Singer, Dr. Nina Simone with award-winning poets and artists, Lynne Thompson, Nailah Porter, and Shonda Buchanan. Time: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Taper Auditorium Audience: Adults, Teens
Join three award-winning poets and artists, Lynne Thompson, Nailah Porter, and Shonda Buchanan, for a Black History Month event honoring the legacy of Civil Rights activist, singer, and concert pianist, Nina Simone. This event is the official pre-launch of Shonda Buchanan's collection of poems, The Lost Songs of Nina Simone, exploring Simone's life, career, and artistry. Books will be available for sale at The Library Store.
Featured vocalist with the Siren Series!
Performing new music from The Ritual of Mapping project w/ Deron Johnson, Edwin Livingston, Roger Joose Benford, Jordan DeTiege, Marcus Paul, and Marcello Carelli.
Cover ($12); Age (21+); Free Street Parking ($20 Across the street)
Doors & DJ (8pm); Show (9pm); Jam Session w/ Jordan DeTiege (10:30pm)
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Baldwin Hills Branch Library, LaBrea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Join us for a free introductory workshop series where we will use poetry and photography to document the communities we belong to and the changes we’re experiencing under the threat of displacement. In this 90-minute workshop, we will learn how to tell stories through poetry and basic photography, write poems using guided prompts, and discuss and share our work.
For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event. Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.
La Palabra invites the community to come out and read their poetry through an open mic series, followed by a featured poet and closing with a Q & A. Hosted by Lisbeth Coiman.
All Saints Episcopal Church, 132 N Euclid Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Supporting Jason Luckett as part of the Jazz Vespers series at All Saints Church in Pasadena. Jason will be performing a set of Freedom Songs, movement songs from jazz and folk traditions, and original work. Joining me will be Russell Ferrante (piano), Edwin Livingston (bass), and Reggie Quinerly (drums). With special guests, Josslyn Luckett (sermon) and Nailah Porter (vocals). This is a FREE event.
Studio City Branch Library, 12511 Moorpark Street , Studio City, CA 91604
Join us in-person or via Zoom for Expressions L.A. Poetry Reading Series, featuring poetry readings and open poetry mic. Please email studio@lapl.org for instructions on how to join the event via Zoom.
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Baldwin Hills Branch Library, 2906 S. LaBrea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Poetry helps us capture feelings and photography helps us capture visual moments. Join us for a free introductory workshop series where we will use poetry and photography to document the communities we belong to and the changes we’re experiencing under the threat of displacement.
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Altadena Public Library , 600 E. Mariposa Street, Altadena, CA 91001
Altadena Co-Poet Laureate Peter J. Harris performs SongAgain along with poets Jessica Gallion and Eric DeVaughnn, and musicians Alan Mark Lighnter, Nailah Porter, and Curtis Robertson, Jr. for an improvisational exchange of "VoiceMusic".
