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This is Your Poem: A Tribute to Nikki Giovanni

Celebrate the life of poet, activist, and renowned legend Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni with fellow poets and writers based in Washington, DC. Bring one of your favorite Nikki Giovanni poems and a poem of your own to read aloud. We will have a sign-up sheet for people to read. This event will be one hour. Featured readers include Tricia Elam Walker, Nina Angela Mercer, Holly Bass, and María Fernanda. 

This event is free and open to the public. Early arrival is encouraged.

The title of this event comes from Nikki Giovanni's poem "My House," selected by the creative producer of this event, María Fernanda.

To request accommodations for this event or to inquire about accessibility please email events@politics-prose.com ideally one week in advance of the event date. We will make an effort to accommodate all requests up until the time of the event. 

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