“Sounds of Slam” honors the spoken word tradition and its contributions to the world of poetry. From family to cultural identity to love, poets Ras Heru, Dr. Grisel Y. Acosta, and Margie “Mia X” Johnson tackle life head on with words as weapon, celebrating the art of poetry as expression of resistance and community-building.”

Doors open 7:30 / Reading starts 8PM

Sponsored by the Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture