Mother Earth Poetry Vibe!
Wednesday Dec 19, 7PM @ Red Emma's
Come feel the vibe! Join us for a poetry/spoken word open mic of justice, spirituality, fam, real life! In the tradition of Emma Goldman’s Mother Earth magazine, come drop some progressive fiyah on us, or contribute just with your presence and energy! By the way: this ain’t the erotica session or the sexy love night—except for the realization that justice is sexy and, as Che Guevara said, “the true revolutionary is guided by great feelings of love.” Bring that knowledge, that questioning, that that self-awareness, that tapping into spirit, that wrestling with matters, that consciousness (whatever that may mean to you), that advancing the village—that love of all people! (And leave the misogyny, homophobia and other needless ish outside!)
Our feature for the evening is poet and civil rights lawyer Shahid Buttar, Executive Director of the Bill of Rights Defense Committee (http://bordc.org/).
Holdin’ it down for the evening is Analysis--poet & spoken word artist, organizer, minister, activist, educator, consultant! You already know… ;)
If you love justice, and you love the arts, come on our for this FREE event! Open Mic list starts at 6:30PM.
Come feel the vibe! Join us for a poetry/spoken word open mic of justice, spirituality, fam, real life! In the tradition of Emma Goldman’s Mother Earth magazine, come drop some progressive fiyah on us, or contribute just with your presence and energy! By the way: this ain’t the erotica session or the sexy love night—except for the realization that justice is sexy and, as Che Guevara said, “the true revolutionary is guided by great feelings of love.” Bring that knowledge, that questioning, that that self-awareness, that tapping into spirit, that wrestling with matters, that consciousness (whatever that may mean to you), that advancing the village—that love of all people! (And leave the misogyny, homophobia and other needless ish outside!)
Our feature for the evening is poet and civil rights lawyer Shahid Buttar, Executive Director of the Bill of Rights Defense Committee (http://bordc.org/). The Committee works to defend civil liberties, constitutional rights, and rule of law principles threatened in the United States by law enforcement and intelligence agencies. Shahid is a constitutional scholar, grassroots organizer, civil rights lawyer, independent columnist, musician, and a member of the DC Guerilla Poetry Insurgency! (http://www.guerrillapoets.org/) Shahid’s comments have been featured by news outlets including The Washington Post, The New York Times, USA Today, CNN, al-Jazeera, FOX News, Agence-France Presse, Huffington Post, Truthout, Democracy Now! and dozens of radio stations. He frequently addresses elected bodies, colleges, and law schools, and serves on the advisory bodies of the Rights Working Group, the National Coalition to Protect Civil Freedoms, the National Campaign to Restore Civil Rights, and South Asian Americans Leading Together. As a poet and musician, Shahid has performed around the world, co-founded several grassroots art and culture groups around the country, facilitated workshops for young people and emerging artists, and released his debut CD, Get Outta Your Chair, in 2008. http://www.shahidbuttar.com/
Holdin’ it down for the evening is Analysis--poet & spoken word artist, organizer, minister, activist, educator, consultant! You already know… ;)
Remember: Peace, Justice & Poetry! Will we see you? : )
(Mature language and themes may be involved; not suggested for younger children.)
800 St. Paul St. * Baltimore, MD 21202 * (410) 230-0450 * info@redemmas.org
Red Emma's is open Thursday through Friday from 10AM-10PM, Saturday from 10AM-8PM, and Sunday from 10AM-6PM. Our weekly collective meetings are Sunday at 7PM, and are open to anyone interested in the project, except for the first Sunday of every month, which is closed to everyone except collective members.
Red Emma's is part of IU 660 of
the Industrial Workers of the World, one of the only unions to recognize that worker collectives can stand in solidarity with those fighting the bosses as part of one big union.
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