Join us on Zoom for our monthly virtual Open Mic. Hosted by poet Nia McAllister, participate in an evening of spoken word, featuring amazing local, national, and international poets. All are welcome to either perform or just watch.

All interested performers, sign up to read using this form.

Audience members, join this zoom link to attend.‍‍

Our Featured Poet: Tyanna Braswell

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Tyanna Braswell (she/they) is a Black Queer Femme spoken word poet, Pan-Africanist and spiritualist born and raised in the Bay Area. Her work spans from several tours of California and beyond as well as collaboration with major and upcoming recording artists. She serves communities of people of color through her work with youth, underserved families, as well as within her Spiritual community. She aims to use her platform to speak to, for & with the marginalized identities she exists within, as well as to stand against those who contribute to the terror in this world. With every offering, she hopes to be welcomed and held by open hearts, minds and ears. Aiming to leave all with grace as well as a call toward radical honesty, compassion, and accountability to themselves and the communities who need it most.

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