Humanities scholar Salaam Green, Birmingham’s first poet laureate, will present a scholarly literature/history lecture and discussion: Poetry to the People: Historical Narratives of Poetry’s Powerful Influence on Justice and the Legacy of Civil Rights in Birmingham, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 5-6 p.m. This poem is in partnership with the Alabama State Poetry Society.
As part of this scholarly lecture, Salaam will read from recent works on the lecture theme. This open-to-the-public, free event will be presented in the first-floor space at the Birmingham Public Library located at 2100 Park Place, Birmingham, Alabama. Guests will receive eco-friendly pencils and thought journals to take notes and write questions—encouraging participation in the Question/Answer portion of the program.
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