Mocha Mic with Millie: 2.20.26: Black History Month Celebration

Fri Feb 20 2026 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-05:00

Ascent | Jersey City

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Publisher/HostMillicent "Millie" Ansah and Doddlealldayy
Mocha Mic with Millie: 2.20.26: Black History Month Celebration
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About this Event


Black History Month is here, but Black history is 365, alive in every story, every street, and every heartbeat of our world. ✊🏾✨


We’re excited to partner with our Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood partner @ascentjerseycity for a free community celebration honoring Black History Month. Join us as we welcome two amazing, featured poets who will inspire, uplift, and captivate. πŸŽ€πŸ–€

✨ Featured Poets

Crysty Jenkins- (Paradise) @paradise_crysty
Known as Paradise, Crysty Jenkins is a Jersey City-born spoken word poet, mentor, and advocate. Founder of Thee A.R.T. of Paradise, LLC, her poetry blends storytelling, spiritual reflection, and social justice to spark healing, truth, and liberation. πŸŒΏπŸ’«

Craig Bradley-@craigbradley
Craig Bradley is a New Jersey-based poet, speaker, and community educator. Since 2020, he has used his voice to share personal and collective stories, inspire growth, and build community. Founder of the financial literacy program Kaizen, Craig bridges art, education, and empowerment. πŸ“–πŸ”₯

πŸ“ Event Details

Friday, February 20, 2026
Ascent
500 Communipaw Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
Longo Room – First Floor

πŸ•– 7:00–10:00 PM
Doors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM

🎀 Open Mic: Slots available (first come, first served)
🎟 FREE – Ticket link in bio & on Eventbrite
🍷 BYOB
🍽 FREE FOOD β€” provided by Local House

πŸŽ₯ Videography: JPI Films
πŸ“Έ Photography: Expressions by MowZus

Black History Month reminds us that our stories are living, breathing, and still being written. In our voices, our bodies, and our communities. βœ¨πŸ–€ This is a time to gather, reflect, celebrate, and honor the brilliance that has always been here. I can’t wait to share space, stories, and energy with you all! Bring your people, your heart, and your voice. Let’s celebrate Black history together, today and every day. I can’t wat to share space with you all soon. βœŠπŸΎπŸ’›πŸŽΆ


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Ascent, 500 Communipaw Avenue, Jersey City, United States

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