Shine the Light on Sickle Cell Stories/Poetry Slam

Sat Jun 20 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-04:00

Newark Makerhoods at the Krueger-Scott Mansion | Newark

The Sickle Cell Association of New Jersey
Publisher/HostThe Sickle Cell Association of New Jersey
Shine the Light on Sickle Cell  Stories\/Poetry Slam
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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

πŸ•‘: 06:00 PM
Welcome and Blessings
πŸ•‘: 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."


πŸ•‘: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Newark Makerhoods at the Krueger-Scott Mansion, 601 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Newark, United States

Tickets

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