Justice and Poetry for All

Vermont Humanities Council

Justice and Poetry for All
Friday, June 22, 2018, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
In a special celebration of African-American poetry, the first event in an annual series called Justice–and Poetry–For All produced by the Sundog Poetry Center, will take place Friday evening June 22, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the historic Barn House on the Clemmons Family Farm in Charlotte- one of the largest African-American owned historic farms in Vermont.

There will be an opening reception and a feast of poems giving voice to African-American history and hope.

Award-winning Vermont poet Major Jackson, the lead presenter, will be joined by several other acclaimed poet-readers. This wonderful free event is supported in part by the Vermont Humanities Council.

RSVPs are required for your attendance. Please RSVP through signing up for a free ticket on Eventbrite or via email.  

For more information visit the Sundog Poetry website.

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