What began as a space to amplify Black voices and emerging artists has grown into something deeply intentional, not just a stage, but a home.

And now… Mocha Mic with Millie is turning 3. 

We’re celebrating with four powerful returning features:

 Sincerely L. (@poeticaptitude_) – NJ-raised spoken word artist, nationally ranked slam poet, and author of Sunflower Soldier. Her work centers healing and truth.
 Crystal Davis (@crystallettersofficial) – Jersey City multidisciplinary artist and author of Elemental Emotions, blending visual art and poetry.
 Khali Raymond “Savage Writer” (@savagewriter973) – Newark native, author of 60+ titles including Ashes 2 Ashes, Dust 2 Dust, transforming heartbreak and growth into story.
 Brian Acosta Arya (@brianacostaarya) – Storyteller, humanitarian, host at NYC’s legendary Nuyorican Poets Cafe, and founder of #FreeRoomForYou.

I would truly love to see you there as we celebrate this milestone together.

Join us for our 3rd Anniversary Celebration:

 Location: Neighbors Studio
 Date: Friday, March 20th, 2026
 Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts promptly at 7:30 PM
 Address: 370 Pacific Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304

 Tickets:
$15 – Attendees
$20 – Performers

Secure your ticket here and flyer attached:
Eventbrite – Mocha Mic 3rd Year Anniversary

 BYOB
 Delicious bites from Amped Panadas
 Drinks and food available for purchase
 Surprises and more

 Photography by Reign Visual
 Videography by JPI Films

We’re celebrating with powerful featured artists, community favorites, and a special moment close to my heart, my brother MowZus Baugh stepping from behind the camera to the mic as my co-host this year. 

Three years of sacred mic drops.
Three years of truth told without shrinking.
Three years of building something bigger than a stage.

If you’ve ever touched this stage, come home.
If you’ve been meaning to pull up, this is your night.
If you’ve ever felt something shift in that room, I want you back in it.

March 20th isn’t just an anniversary.
It’s a reunion.

I genuinely hope to see your face in the room. Bring a friend. Bring your energy. Bring your love.

Let’s celebrate together. 

With gratitude and excitement,
Millicent Ansah
Founder | Curator | Host
Mocha Mic with Millie 

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES / 3rd Year Anniversary Celebration
HOST: MILLICENT ANSAH / SPECIAL CO HOST: MOWZUS BAUCH
FEATURES: BRIAN ACOSTA ARYA, SINCERLY L., CRYSTAL LETTERS, SAVAGE WRITER
PRICE: $15 – Attendees / $20 – Performers - Eventbrite – Mocha Mic 3rd Year Anniversary
CONTACT: @mochamicwithmillie / mochamicwithmillie@gmail.com