About this Event
The People's Poets is an open mic experience curated to amplify voices of color in the PNW. We aim to support both aspiring and established writers in our community with a platform to share their talents. We believe all writers of color deserve a safe space where their voices are not marginalized. The People's Poets is a home for creatives and community lovers to feel inspired, validated, and poetically nourished. With the alarming rate of gentrification in the PNW it is crucial for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) poets to have a place to gather and embrace one another's voice, culture, and story. The People's Poets is a safe space where everyone is welcome, but the mic is reserved exclusively for the BIPOC community. We are now hosted every second Sunday at Akadi!
Doors open at 1 pm show starts around 1:30pm!
This is an all ages event. Food and drinks will be available for purchase!
Tickets will be available for purcase at door if we sell out online.
Hosted by Jared Cetz
Dj Ashe
About the feature:
Brianna Renae is a spoken word poet & community organizer, born and raised in Portland Oregon. She is the author of her debut poetry collection "Her Way with Words" and the curator of "The People’s Poets" which is a BIPOC open mic created to amplify marginalized voices. Brianna Renae has had the pleasure of collaborating with amazing brands such as Adidas, On, Habitat for Humanity, and many more. She has had the pleasure of opening for bestselling authors Rupi Kaur and Ebony Stewart. Brianna Renae was crowned Portland’s 2018, 2023, & 2026 Grand Slam Champion. She writes in hopes to inspire people to recognize the power in their stories. Brianna Renae has so much to say and is thankful for those that choose to listen!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
AKADIPDX, 1001 Southeast Division Street, Portland, United States
USD 12.51
