I hope this email finds you all well. I’m so excited to invite you to Poetic Pages: Where Black Poets Speak, a free Black History Month event presented by Millicent Ansah, in partnership with the Hoboken Historical Museum and Poet-in-Residence Danny Shot. Deep gratitude to both for their collaboration and care in bringing this meaningful gathering to our community.
Poetic Pages: Where Black Poets Speak is a special tier of the Mocha Mic with Millie platform, that uplifts Black poets, preserves our stories, and creates space for connection, reflection, and remembrance.
Featured Black Poets
Don Krypton (@donkryptonofficial)
Poet, comedian, and author of Ill-Logical, Don Krypton is a driving force in New Jersey’s poetry scene. He is the General Manager of Evoluculture, a founding member of the Newark Poetry Council, and has performed and collaborated across the state.
Katrina Powell (@mz.fiesty_writings)
Jersey City native, poet, and author of Was Voiceless, Katrina is a survivor of acute myeloid leukemia. Her writing centers Black woman empowerment, spirituality, and survival. Through poetry and community advocacy, she works to reconnect people facing hardship back to their path.
Justin Johnson (Johnson Soldout) (@johnsonsoldout)
Author, poet, and music artist blending words and sound to tell layered stories of identity and life in New Jersey. He self-published Scattered in 2021 and continues to release poetry and music rooted in creativity and truth.
What to Expect
A panel of published Black poets sharing their publishing journeys and experiences as Black writers
A moderated conversation rooted in Black history, memory, and creative preservation
Audience Q&A
A limited open mic, grounded in remembrance, reflection, and Black storytelling
Poet book sales and community connection
Limited small bites and drinks available
Event Details
Sunday, February 22, 2026
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Hoboken Historical Museum
1301 Hudson St., Hoboken, NJ 07030 (@hobokenmuseum)
Free admission | Walk-ins welcome
Free RSVP encouraged:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979683457513
Limited open mic | First come, first served
Come celebrate the past, honor the present, and inspire the future as we uplift the depth and legacy of Black poets and their stories. Let’s gather to remember, to reflect, and to keep Black voices alive, in every verse, every word, and every heart.
THEME: LIMITED OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Millicent Ansah
FEATURES: Don Krypton, Katrina Powell, Justin Johnson
PRICE: Free admission | Walk-ins welcome / Free RSVP encouraged:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979683457513
CONTACT: @millicent_ansah24
