National Poetry Month Celebration

Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm UTC-05:00

Progressive Emporium & Education Center | St. Louis

Progressive Emporium & Education Center
Publisher/HostProgressive Emporium & Education Center
National Poetry Month Celebration
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April is National Poetry Month, an opportunity to celebrate the historic contributions and achievements of Black poets.
About this Event

April is National Poetry Month, an opportunity to celebrate the historic contributions and achievements of Black poets. We invite you to the Artist In Da House with Spoken Word Artist Freeman Word at 1 p.m., on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Progressive Emporium, 1108 N. Sarah Street.

St. Louis-based poet, educator, community leader and spoken word artist, Freeman Word is known as the “People’s Poet.” He will share his fiery, raw, rhythmic, slam-worthy poetry to art lovers who appreciate storytelling via spoken word. He will imprint strong poignant messages about life in urban gardens (cities), Freeman is a recipient of the Langston Hughes Award for Artistic Accomplishments in the Black Community and the Helen Davis Humanitarian Award. Space is limited! Don’t miss this memorable salute to National Poetry Month.

During the month of April customers can take advantage of the National Poetry Month sale! Take 10% off the entire online purchase throughout the Month of April. When visiting Progressive if the name of a famous black poet is stated patrons will receive 15% off your entire purchase. For more information call (314) 975-9277 or check the website at www.progressive-emporium.com.



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Progressive Emporium & Education Center, 1108 North Sarah Street, St. Louis, United States

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