Celebrate Black History Month At Macy’s Metro Center!

February 23, 2017
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5:30 pm
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7:00 pm
Macy's

About The Event

Join host Crissle West, writer and co-host of the podcast, The Read, for a celebration of Black Art and Expression featuring a panel discussion with international artist and educator Pages Matam, writer and installation artist Desiree Venn Frederic, and Founder and CEO of Fighting Cancer With Poetry, Inc. Christoph Jenkins.

After the discussion, enjoy light refreshments, live performance by Black Alley, Haiku poets and the chance to meet our distinguished panelist. Plus, twin artists Rachel and Rebecca Crouch will paint live!

Plus, enjoy exclusive video performances and interviews with Saul Williams! 

Event subject to change or cancellation.

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