@millicent_ansah24 I am honored to present the Juneteenth 2025 installment of Poetic Pages: Where Black Poets Speak — a community-centered celebration of voice, creativity, and liberation featuring dynamic Black poets and multidisciplinary artists. Thank you to the Hudson County Commissioners Office for their support.
Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865 — the day over 250,000 enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas were finally informed of their freedom, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It reminds us of delayed justice, hard-fought progress, and the enduring power of Black resilience.
This special event uplifts that legacy through poetry and performance. Poetic Pages was born as a space for reflection and revival — where Black poets speak boldly, truthfully, and unapologetically about the past, present, and future. Their words carry the weight of memory, the beauty of resistance, and the hope of what’s yet to come.
🎤 Featuring:
@shakindaworld– Queens native & Grammy-nominated guitarist blending hip hop, R&B, spoken word & guitar. Author of ShakinThesePages.
@_browngirlsheal EyeRene – Poet & social worker whose book Writing So the Healing Can Begin offers a raw, restorative journey.
@_itspositive – Community voice and author of Positive’s Reflections, using poetry to challenge fear and grow consciousness.
✨ What to Expect:
• Powerful performances
• Live audience Q&A
• Poetry books for purchase
• Complimentary light bites + non-alcoholic drinks
In a world where Black voices are often erased or distorted, Poetic Pages stands as a reclamation — affirming our stories, honoring our ancestors, and amplifying our artistry.
Join us in celebrating Juneteenth by listening, learning, and honoring the power of Black expression.
Registration is free — all are welcome.
📧 Questions? millieansah24@gmail.com
THEME: Honoring the history of Juneteenth with local poets & their stories
HOST: MILLICENT
FEATURES: POSITIVE, SHAKINDAWORLD, EYERENE
PRICE: FREE RSVP - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poetic-pages-where-black-poets-speak-juneteenth-2025-celebration-tickets-1375126934679
CONTACT: Questions? millieansah24@gmail.com / @millicent_ansah24
