Mocha Mic with Milie: Poetic Pages: Where Black Poets Speak: 2.22. 2026

Black History Month is here—but Black history is 365, alive in every story, every street, and every heartbeat of our world. ✊🏾

This month, Mocha Mic with Millie: On the Move is coming to Hoboken, partnering with the Hoboken Historical Museum for Poetic Pages: Where Black Poets Speak 📖🖤—a special tier of Mocha Mic that uplifts Black poets, preserves their stories, and creates space for connection and reflection. I’m thrilled to partner with Poet-in-Residence Danny Shot for this celebration of artistry and storytelling. 🤝✨

We’ll feature three incredible local published Black poets sharing their publishing journeys, creative processes, and the depth of Black experience through their work.

Don Krypton — Poet, comedian, author of Ill-Logical, and General Manager of Evoluculture. A driving force in New Jersey’s poetry scene. ⚡ He is also a founding member of the Newark Poetry Council and has performed and collaborated across the state.

Shakira Joi — Poet, author of Stages of a Woman, educator, and founder of Technically Speaking Now, blending tech, storytelling, and empowerment. 💻🖋️ She uses her poetry and teaching to spark reflection, self-awareness, and agency in underserved communities.

Justin Johnson — Author, poet, and music artist (aka Johnson Soldout), blending words and music to tell his story. 🎶 He self-published Scattered in 2021 and continues to release poetry and music that explores identity, creativity, and life in New Jersey.

📅 Sunday, February 22, 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Hoboken Historical Museum | 1301 Hudson St., Hoboken, NJ 07030
🎟️ Free Admission | Walk-ins welcome
🎤 Limited Open Mic | First Come, First Served
📚 Poet books available for purchase
🥂 Light bites & refreshments served

Come celebrate the past, honor the present, and inspire the future by honoring the depth of Black poets and their stories. Let’s gather, preserve our voices, and keep Black stories alive in every verse, every word, and every heart. ✨🖤

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