Name: Shine the Light on Sickle Cell Stories/Poetry Slam
Start: 2026-06-20T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-20T20:30:00-04:00
Location: Newark Makerhoods at the Krueger-Scott Mansion

$Shine the Light on Sickle Cell Stories\/Poetry Slam$

Commemorate World Sickle Cell Day through personal true stories of sickle cell warriors. Your story. Your truth. Our hope.
About this Event

Share stories, and connect. Refreshments served . Don’t miss out on this meaningful gathering!
Guidelines: Tellers and poets have 3-5 minutes each to tell a true story based on one of the following topics:
1."Believe Me"
2. "When I Knew I Was a Warrior"
3. "Yes I Can"
4. "Choosing Joy"

Attention: Sickle Cell Warrior tellers/poets receive a Champion's gift.

Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM
Welcome and Blessings
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Story/Poetry Slam

Info: Tellers and poets have 3-5 minutes each to tell their story based on one of the following topics: 1. "Believe me" 2. When I knew I was a warrior" 3. "Yes I Can" or 4. "Choosing Joy."

🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Shine the Light on SCD World SCD Candlelight Vigil