About this Event
Kevin Powell is one of the most celebrated political, cultural, literary, and hip-hop voices in America. He is a GRAMMY-nominated poet, a human and civil rights activist, a journalist, a filmmaker, a former two-time candidate for the United States Congress in New York City, and a public speaker who has been to all 50 American states and 5 of the world's 7 continents. Kevin is also the author of 17 books, including A Poem for Evangeline, And Other Songs, his newest collection of poetry; and The Kevin Powell Reader, which represents 30 plus years of his life work as a writer, public speaker, and social justice advocate. Kevin's upcoming book will be a biography of Tupac Shakur, who he interviewed several times while a senior writer for Quincy Jones’ Vibe magazine. Kevin is currently a WEBBY Award-winning opinion columnist for Newsweek magazine and regular Sirius XM radio guest host. Kevin's writings have also appeared in a wide range of publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Ebony, Essence, NPR, The Guardian, Complex, and HuffPost. Kevin’s new documentary film, When We Free The World, is a deep dive about healthy manhood versus toxic manhood, through the lens and lives of five generations of Black males. A native of Jersey City, New Jersey, Kevin is a proud and long-time resident of Brooklyn, New York. You can reach him via email: [email protected], or follow him on all social media platforms by typing poet kevin powell.
Soul singer Sheran Goodspeed Keyton brings her own special brand of soul and artistry to this already spectacular event. From jazz and blues to inspirational and neo-soul, Sheran’s passion-filled voice will captivate the room, stir the spirit, and touch the heart.
With her dynamic versatility and soulful presence, Sheran is the perfect musical complement to Kevin Powell’s powerful and passionate storytelling, creating an unforgettable experience where music and story come together.
This is EVENT is FREE but donations are appreciated!
Event venue & nearby stays
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, United States
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