A Nanofestival of Black Joy, Liberation & Expression, with Nikki Giovanni

414 Walnut Street,Cincinnati OH 45202

13 June, 2022

Description

Join us for a nanofestival celebrating the power of Black art, featuring Nikki Giovanni Inspired by her luminous career as a poet, writer, educator, activist and voice of the Black Arts Movement, Urban Consulate is honored to welcome legend Nikki Giovanni home to Cincinnati for a Juneteenth nanofestival celebrating the power of Black joy, liberation and expression. The evening at The Mercantile Library will feature: A Conversation with Nikki Giovanni moderated by Naimah BilalFilm Screening & Dialogue with Gee Horton & Shay NarkterCincinnati Poet Laureate Yalie Saweda KamaraMusic by DJ ArieProduced by The Lex Nycole BrandVideo & Photography by AfrochineHosted by Naimah Bilal and Tim Barr, Jr.Tickets are free, all ages welcome. Seating is limited. Made possible thanks to generous support from friends of Urban Consulate and The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation. **NOTE: Please register for this event only if you are able to join in-person at The Mercantile Library in Cincinnati. Video information to follow.**