Poetic Pages: Where Black Poets Speak: 6.4.26

Juneteenth is approaching: a time of remembrance, recognition, and reverence that invites us to reflect on the ongoing journey toward freedom, while honoring the resilience, brilliance, and enduring spirit of Black people across generations. ✊🏾

On June 19th, 1865, in Galveston, Union troops arrived to announce that enslaved Black people were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. What we now celebrate as Juneteenth stands as both a celebration of liberation and a reminder of delayed justice, perseverance, and the continued fight for equity.

And what better way to honor that legacy than through Black storytelling, living stories, shared histories, and gathering in community to commemorate through Black artistry.

I’m incredibly excited to be producing the 4th Edition of Poetic Pages: Where Black Poets Speak at the West Bergen Branch Library.

Poetic Pages: Where Black Poets Speak is a special tier of Mocha Mic with Millie that uplifts Black poets, preserves their stories, and creates space for connection and reflection.

We’ll feature three dynamic Black poets and storytellers sharing their journeys, creative processes, and the depth of Black experience through their work.

✨ Featured Poets

Lady Syren (Vee Allen)- A powerful poet, performer, and author of Crowned in Melanin, known for bold, unapologetic work exploring Black womanhood, sensuality, and strength. 🔥

Elliott Fant- Newark-born poet, educator, and author whose work blends poetry, activism, and mentorship to inspire healing and dialogue. 📚

Kierstin Tonic (Lady Renaissance)- Writer and founder of Lyrics To Go, using poetry to explore identity, resilience, and the power of community expression. ✍🏾

📍 Event Details

📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
⏰ 4:30–7:00 PM
📍 West Bergen Branch Library | 546 West Side Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
🎟️ Free Admission | Walk-ins welcome
🎤 Limited Open Mic | First Come, First Served
📚 Books available for purchase
🥂 Light bites & refreshments served
📸 Photos by Expressions by MowZus
🎥 Video by JPI Films

Join us as we continue to highlight Black published poets, celebrate their artistry, and intentionally build an evolving archive of our stories, our voices, and our legacy. Together, we create space not only to be heard—but to be remembered, to be felt, and to be carried forward. ✨🖤

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