Coming up on 5.18.18 a reading with #KearnyStreetWorkshop. So excited for this one! I'm going to try some new multi media ish. #Music, #images and words... #berealblackforme Come out. @sfwritersgrotto @vonacommunity @meekmill @mills_mfa_lit @fineartsworkcenter @vermontstudiocenter @meetingfaith @tayari @elmazabinader (at New Haven County, Connecticut)

#TBT From whence I came... #thatsmymama #mydaddytoo #70sbaby #BeRealBlackForMe

(((((NINA SIMONE LISTENING PARTY)))))) Thursday, April 21st 7:45pm – until … +++PLEASE NOTE: This is an ADULTING event. Please secure childcare, so you can have a great time listening to fine tunes! Much love to all parents and guardians, and a much-needed grown-ass time for all!+++ Come to the Tannex to celebrate the life and times of Nina Simone by listening to her music, along with tunes by those most influenced by her. There will be visuals, poetry and zine readings, an OPEN MIC RANT (room to blow out loud about that new biopic if you need that) raffle and more. If you are so inclined, feel free to bring an item to share for the temporary altar we’ll display for the evening. DJ Mello spins the tunes! ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Nina Simone Listening Party Thursday, April 21st 7:45pm Tunes by DJ Mello $5 - $8 Sliding scale. Pay at least $5 and have your name thrown into the bowl to win a door prize!! Coffee by Zendo Please subscribe to the Tannex Tiny Letter for weekly blasts of things that matter in the garage: https://tinyletter.com/thetannex

Be Real Black for me, another timeless favourite for this evening, vocals touch my soul every-time #beautiful #simplelovesongs #berealblackforme #donnyhathaway #robertaflack #blackisbeautiful #blacklivesmatter