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1 day ago · Aja Monet wrote a poem advocating for the #SayHerName movement. [44] Given how the vigil occurred one day prior to the National Day of Action on Black Women and Girls, one of its principal aims was to mobilize the New York City community into action against gendered and racialized forms of violence and police brutality.
5 days ago · Legends of Poetry Concert orchestrated by the Brave New Voices movement and LIVESTREAMED on YouTube started on time with one of the founder of the movement Mark Bamuthi Joseph the MC for the night. He took us on a journey illustrating on a whiteboard how the work all began with name dropping a few of the "Beat Poets" today - the ones who made ...
21 hours ago · Yara Sofia proved the star power of an OG Drag Race queen by winning the "All Star Variety Extravaganza" at the grand premiere of All Stars 6. Through her kooky sense of humor and off-the-wall ...
3 days ago · Some of her favourite poets include Siphokazi Jonas, Gcina Mhlophe, Aja Monet, Upile Chisala, Keorapetse Kgositsile, Lebogang Mashile, Maneo Mohale, Maya Angelou, and Zizipho Bam. Her favourite authors are Mongane Wally Serote, Xabiso Vili, Nayyirah Waheed, Makhosazana Xaba, Sindiswa Magona, Koleko Putuma, Toni Morrison, Zakes Mda and Nikita Gill.
4 days ago · The event will also feature performances by Vic Mensa, aja monet, the Chicago Bucket Boys, Brittney Carter, Omar Offendum and more. The community organization IMAN operates a federally qualified health center on the city’s South Side and runs its Green ReEntry program, which provides transitional housing, life skills education and vocational training for formerly incarcerated individuals and ...
1 day ago · Poet aja monet explores Black resistance, love, and joy with musical backing by Chief Adjuah, Weedie Braimah, Samora Pinderhughes, and more. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 9, 2023
5 days ago · The Wabash Lights at the Green Line’s Washington/Wabash station at South Wabash Avenue and East Monroe Street. Learn more here. The Inner-City Muslim Action Network presents Arts for EverBody Mini-Festival, a free outdoor event Saturday featuring Vic Mensa, aja monet and more at the newly opened Go Green Riot Plaza, 1201 W. 63rd St. Learn more here.
