The People's Mic: Music, Movement & 250 Years of Democracy
About this Event
A free, public, interactive afternoon of live music, storytelling, and open mic — designed for everyone, not just artists. Whether you come to listen or step up to the mic, this is a welcoming space to connect across generations and a powerful way to invite all voices into the ongoing movement for justice.
The afternoon weaves together Music in Common's Black Legacy Project — songs, stories, and multimedia performances tracing a musical and oral journey through Black history — with a spoken-word showcase hosted by Nina Ligon around the theme What Democracy Means to Me. A bold, interactive social justice improv performance from CFA Repertory Theatre's Say It Loud joins the lineup, along with a live Q&A with Music in Common and an open mic inviting the community to share their own voices.
This mic belongs to the people, and that means you. Whether you have a song, a poem, a story passed down in your family, or something you've been waiting to say out loud, we want to hear it. You don't have to be a professional artist, just someone with something to share. Come as you are, bring your voice, and help us celebrate 250 years of democracy and the unfinished work of making it real for all.
Free and open to the public.
As we mark 250 years of American democracy — and the unfinished work to make it real for all — this experience draws a direct line from the Civil Rights Movement to today, using music as a force to bring people together and inspire change.
ASL interpretation will be available.
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