Celebrate Black History Month with Prince George's County Poet Laureate Emerita, Sistah Joy, and friends. Join us for a joyful honoring of Black culture through poetry, music, and visual art. Come experience the beauty, creativity, and spirit of Black expression in a celebration for all ages
Sistah Joy – Event Producer, Moderator, and Featured Poet
J. Joy “Sistah Joy” Matthews Alford is the Inaugural Poet Laureate of Prince George’s County, who served from 2018 to 2023. Currently revising her fourth book, Ordained Work, Sistah Joy is an arts advocate, public speaker, workshop facilitator, and literary activist. She is also the Poet Laureate of Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, where she has served as president of the Poetry Ministry for the past 22 years. Contact Sistah Joy at Peotsistahjoy@aol.com or visit www.sistahjoy.com
Benjamin Sands – Featured Musician
Leilani Clendennin – Featured Vocalist
Dinahsta "Miss Kiane" Thomas – Featured Poet
Jaye-L Price - Featured Poet
Derrick Vaughn – Featured Visual Artist
Maryland Humanities and PGAHC are co-sponsors of this event.
AGE GROUP: | Teen (13-18 yrs) | Elementary (5-12 yrs) | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Speaker or Panel | Poetry and Spoken Word | Performing Arts | Fine Arts and Crafts | Black Heritage |
TAGS: | Black History Month | Black History | Black Heritage |
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