Lift Every Voice: Why African American Poetry Matters Today

Library Foundation of Los Angeles

LFLA joins the nationwide celebration of 250 years of African American poetry...

<h3>Join us via Zoom here: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85166591781" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85166591781</a></h3>

<h3>Thursday, January 28, 5pm                </h3><h3><em>Lift Every Voice: </em></h3><h3><em>Why African American Poetry Matters</em></h3><h3>Kevin Young</h3><h3><em>With Amanda Gorman, Kris Bowers, Robin Coste Lewis, Safiya Sinclair </em></h3><h3>                                                </h3><p>As part of Lift Every Voice: Why African American Poetry Matters, the Library Foundation of Los Angeles joins the nationwide celebration of 250 years of African American poetry, on the occasion of the release of Kevin Young's anthology. This program will include a special reading of these poems that address questions of identity, race, place, voice and the richness and diversity of African American poetic imagination.</p><p><em>African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle &amp; Song</em> is the centerpiece of Lift Every Voice: Why African American Poetry Matters. Across a turbulent history, from such vital centers as Harlem, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and the Bay Area, Black poets created a rich and multifaceted tradition that has been both a reckoning with American realities and an imaginative response to them. Capturing the power and beauty of this diverse tradition in a single indispensable volume, African American Poetry reveals as never before its centrality and its challenge to American poetry and culture.</p>

<p> <strong>FAQs</strong></p><p><em>About LFLA</em></p><p>The Library Foundation of Los Angeles provides critical support to the Los Angeles Public Library resulting in free programs, resources, and services available to the millions of adults, children, and youth in Los Angeles. Through fundraising, advocacy, and innovative programs, the Library Foundation strengthens the Los Angeles Public Library and promotes greater awareness of its valuable resources.</p><p><em>Where is the Zoom link?</em></p><p>We will send a reservation reminder before the event with the Zoom link. Please note: the Library Foundation of Los Angeles makes every effort to ensure high quality digital programming, but is not responsible for technical difficulties caused by Zoom or from program participants.</p><p><em>What is your refund policy?</em></p><p>All books are non-refundable.  Thank you for supporting the Los Angeles Public Library.</p><p><em>When will books be shipped?</em></p><p>Copies of "African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle &amp; Song" will be shipped from The Library Store AFTER the event. Please be patient as we process your order as safely as possible. Please note: books are currently backordered and will be available starting mid-February.</p><p><em>How can I contact the organizer with any questions?</em></p><p>Contact the Public Programs office at programs@lfla.org or by calling 213.292.6254.</p>

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