Poetic Pages: Where Black Poets Speak: 3.7. 2026

NEW DATE: MARCH 7th, 2026

Faced with a collective forgetting, we must fight to remember. – Reni Eddo

That is the energy we are taking into celebrating Black History, not just in February, but all year long. We resist the erasure of our stories and work to preserve our stories as we are a part of the fabric of the

I am so is excited to partner with Hoboken Historical Museum & Poet in Residence Danny Shot for Poetic Pages: Where Black Poets Speak. 📖🖤This is a special tier of Mocha Mic with Millie platform that uplifts Black poets, preserves their stories, and creates space for connection and reflection.

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.

Katrina Powell- Poet, Katrina Powell author of Was Voiceless is a Jersey City native and a survior of acute myeloid leukemia. Her writing centers black woman empowerment, spirtuality and survival. She leads community advocacy groups and💻🖋️ she uses her poetry and work to reinvigorate her community and reconnect those with hardship back on their path.

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.

📅 Saturday, March 7th, 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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