Call + Response Book Launch

Call + Response Journal

Join Call + Response for our very first BOOK LAUNCH! Pick up a copy of "Volume I" while enjoying tasty bites, fresh sips &amp;  warm energy

Our House Culture Center

<h2>Imagine this...</h2><p>Stepping into a space of pure creativity, accented with curated visual art, live music, tasty finger foods, enlightening drinks and passionate spoken word performances. That's exactly what you can expect at the very first Call + Response Journal Book Launch.</p><p> The hearts and souls of artists across the nation have been poured into our newly self-published labor of love known as <strong><em>Volume I.</em></strong> This  <strong>book launch</strong> and <strong>poetry reading event</strong> is our way of expressing gratitude to everyone who has supported Call + Response on this literary journey. Through your support, we amplified the voices of countless artists of color throughout the nation.  <em><strong>We are saying thank you the best way we know how</strong></em>: great food, great drinks and plenty of live poetry readings; join us in celebration!</p><h2>Featured Poets </h2><p>Angelita Hogan / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/angel_hogan/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@angel_hogan</a> / <a href="http://www.angelhogan.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.angelhogan.com</a></p><p>Tony Nicholas Clark / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mellowwonder/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@mellowwonder</a> / <a href="https://www.tonynicholasclark.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.tonynicholasclark.com/</a></p><p>Chidiogo "Chi-Chi" Anemelu  / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_chichi._a/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@_ chichi._ a</a></p><h2>Featured Artists: </h2><p>Autumn Wallace / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/veggiemon/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@veggiemon</a> / <a href="https://www.veggiemon.co" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.veggiemon.co</a></p><p>Abi Salami / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abi.m.salami/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@abi.m.salami </a>/ <a href="https://www.abisalami.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://abisalami.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.abisalami.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>Jermaine Ollivierre / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jollivierre/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@jollivierre</a> / <a href="https://www.jermaineollivierre.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.jermaineollivierre.com</a></p><p>Marian Bailey / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_mcbailey/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@_mcbailey</a> / <a href="https://www.marianbaileyart.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.marianbaileyart.com</a></p><p>Princeton Cange / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsa0oSAFcH3/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@princeton_cange</a></p>

<h2>About Call + Response Journal</h2><p>Launched in August 2018, Call + Response Journal has published diverse poetry, art, short stories, interviews and recently expanded towards think pieces, gallery and exhibit reviews, and essays that all pertain to exploring and engaging with creatives of color from all over the world on our online platform.</p><p>Created by womanist writer Veronica Elizabeth Thomas and inspired by the West African trickster, Anansi the Spider, god of wisdom, storytelling, and creativity, we wanted to create a place where creatives of color could confidently submit their work to a journal crafted just for them.</p><p>Call + Response is a student-run literary and arts journal providing a creative hub for new and emerging artists of color. We aim to introduce fresh and creative voices to the world through diverse and original art, poetry, fiction, essays, and reviews.</p><h2>Interested in Submitting?</h2><p>Check out the Call + Response <a href="https://www.callandresponsejournal.com/submit" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>website</strong></a> for all the details on the next opportunity have your art featured across our platforms. </p><h2></h2><h2>Connect with us!</h2><p><a href="https://www.callandresponsejournal.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Website</a> /<a href="https://www.instagram.com/callandresponsejournal/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Instagram </a> /<a href="https://twitter.com/CallnResponse" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Twitter</a> / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/callandresponsejournal/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> / <a href="https://callandresponsejournal.tumblr.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Tumblr</a></p>

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