#embracenewark

Thursday evening, I’ll be participating in an artist talk with all the participants of the #symphonyofsurvival to discuss inspiration, process and the two pandemics. Hope you’ll join us. #embracenewark https://www.instagram.com/p/CEDKh0Rl1I1/?igshid=11riajq74tcfg

My whole heart is overflowing onto a wall on @newarksymphonyhall • • #SymphonyofSurvival, by @NewarkSymphonyHall, is the archival exposé of the Black resistance: including both literary and visual arts. Artists have earnestly documented these times to ensure the record of events. Under the creative direction of @poetjasminemans, our Newark based contributors are @jillianmrock @dolo_foto @q_sadeek @sirm00re @bybimpe @haikuguru @annieellis5 @librarylovefest @kristenjoyx , all have created a symphony of mourning, of protest, and survival.  This project was created in honor of #GeorgeFloyd #BreonnaTaylor and the many others who have lost their lives to police brutality. Find the project on www.symphonyofsurvival.com This is an #EmbraceNewark initiative, in collaboration with @CityofNewarkNJ  #artistsresist #embracenewark #symphonyhall #Blackresistence #symphonyofsurvival #newarksymphonyhall  #newarkartsdistrict #cityofnewarknj #protectblackartists #survival #newarkarts #newarkartsdistrict  ----- (at Newark Symphony Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCrb6wOFfaO/?igshid=4xorod1zd6h3

I implore you to check out all the work produced for Symphony of Survival; the photography, the essays, the interviews, the poems. (Teaser poem by @poetjasminemans )• • #SymphonyofSurvival, by @NewarkSymphonyHall, is the archival exposé of the Black resistance: including both literary and visual arts. Artists have earnestly documented these times to ensure the record of events. Under the creative direction of @poetjasminemans, our Newark based contributors are @jillianmrock @dolo_foto @q_sadeek @sirm00re @bybimpe @haikuguru @annieellis5 @librarylovefest @kristenjoyx , all have created a symphony of mourning, of protest, and survival.  This project was created in honor of #GeorgeFloyd #BreonnaTaylor and the many others who have lost their lives to police brutality. Find the project on www.symphonyofsurvival.com This is an #EmbraceNewark initiative, in collaboration with @CityofNewarkNJ  #artistsresist #embracenewark #symphonyhall #Blackresistence #symphonyofsurvival #newarksymphonyhall  #newarkartsdistrict #cityofnewarknj #protectblackartists #survival #newarkarts #newarkartsdistrict  (at Newark, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCn3nnVFXjL/?igshid=1qa9z92akchcr

From watching Def Poetry and wishing to being on Def Poetry! I’m so grateful for this moment & grateful for everyone that shared it with me! #defpoetryjam #defpoetry #embracenewark #newarkisstill #newarknj #haiku #haikupoetry https://www.instagram.com/p/CAlSws0lRwi/?igshid=1fhj4gtgzjysz