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1619 Speaks In-Person Launch + Reading

Sun, Apr 23

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Sims Library of Poetry

Join us in celebrating the launch of "1619 Speaks" -- an anthology of African-American poets. There'll be a reading featuring contributors and books for sale!

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1619 Speaks In-Person Launch + Reading
1619 Speaks In-Person Launch + Reading

Time & Location

Apr 23, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Sims Library of Poetry, 2702 W Florence Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90043

About the Event

Since August 20, 1619, African American poets have expressed the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of their people’s resilience. The incredible poets included in 1619 Speaks stand on the shoulders of giants, embodying their imagination, inspiration, and investigation.

Our readers:

Flyy High

James coats

Tyren Thompson

Tekira

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9 am - 5 pm

2702 W. Florence Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90043

(323) 531-2511

library@communitylit.org

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