If you enjoyed movies like "Love Jones", Slam, or watched Def Poetry Jam, you will be in for a treat on May 1st 2014 where Poetic Ventures Writers Collective and The National Black Arts Tours will present close to 30 Philadelphia Poets awards for their tiring and amazing work on the urban poetry scene of Philadelphia. Many of these poets have set the scene for poets such as Jill Scott, Black Ice, and Wadud Ahmad. The fantastic artist have shared their talents unselfishly over the years with thousands of people in and out of the city of Philadelphia. Now it our time to recognize them for their work, a time to celebrate one another in vibes and verses. Poets Kimmika Williams Witherspoon, Lois Moses, Runett Nia Ebo, Thelma Sheldon Robinson, Kyree Superstar Mitchell, Pat McClean, Nish Pugh, Debra Wright, Oni Lasana, Lamont Dixon, Lamont Steptoe, Kyle Morris, Ronnie Way, Nikki Taylor, and many more. Come join us at the University of Pennsylvania campus at the Rotunda at 7pm and meet the Authors and Honorees. There will be a special tribute Amiri Baraka, Sonia Sanchez, and Gil-Scott-Heron. See you there!!!
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