National Black Poetry Day

Learn the history of National Black Poetry Day and how Black poetry resonates in Arlington County and be inspired by readings and a Q&A with local Black poets.

Alexa Patrick (she/her) is a vocalist and poet from Connecticut. She is the author of Remedies for Disappearing (Haymarket Books 2023) and holds fellowships from Cave Canem, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, and more. In spring 2023, Alexa made her stage production debut as Un/Sung in the opera We Shall Not Be Moved, (dire. Bill T. Jones). You may find her work in publications including Adroit, CRWN Magazine, and The BreakBeat Poets Vol. 2: Black Girl Magic. Visit alexapatrick.com for more.

Aaron R is a poet living in Northern VA. Aaron was FAO’s first poetry winner for the World Food Day Poetry Competition. Aaron has also worked as Poet-in-residence for Capital Area Food Bank. Aaron is the owner of Poetically Correct and also writes, edits, produces, and directs his own poetry videos. For more information - visit www.aaronRpoems.com or YouTube.com/aaronRthepoet 

This program is brought to you in partnership with Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development, and the Alliance for Arlington Senior Programs. Must pre-register; no 55+ Pass required. Light refreshments will be provided.

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Walter Reed Center, 2909 16th St S, 22203, View Map