Shine the Light on Sickle Cell Stories/Poetry Slam
Schedule
Sat Jun 20 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Newark Makerhoods at the Krueger-Scott Mansion | Newark, NJ
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Commemorate World Sickle Cell Day through personal true stories of sickle cell warriors. Your story. Your truth. Our hope.About this Event
Share stories, and connect. Refreshments served . Don’t miss out on this meaningful gathering!
Guidelines: Tellers and poets have 3-5 minutes each to tell a true story based on one of the following topics:
1."Believe Me"
2. "When I Knew I Was a Warrior"
3. "Yes I Can"
4. "Choosing Joy"
Attention: Sickle Cell Warrior tellers/poets receive a Champion's gift.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM
Welcome and Blessings
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Story/Poetry Slam
Info: Tellers and poets have 3-5 minutes each to tell their story based on one of the following topics: 1. "Believe me" 2. When I knew I was a warrior" 3. "Yes I Can" or 4. "Choosing Joy."
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Shine the Light on SCD World SCD Candlelight Vigil
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Where is it happening?
Newark Makerhoods at the Krueger-Scott Mansion, 601 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Newark, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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