Poems on Place: Writing Workshop + Open Mic

The Black Bottom Street View exhibit (which was on display on the Dequindre Cut from June 19-July 16) tells the story of Black Bottom through photographs, collaged together to create a cohesive narrative laid out as city blocks. What story would these photos tell if given words? What stories are held in the places we are from? This writing workshop and open mic, hosted by the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy in partnership with InsideOut Literary Arts, provides the space to reflect, write, and share poems of place – giving words to the places and spaces we represent.

From 6:30-7 p.m., participants will explore materials from the Black Bottom archives and reflect on prompts related to place and space. From 7-8 p.m., guests are welcome to share poems, songs, or stories reflecting on neighborhoods, communities, and identities they represent.

Poems on Place will be hosted by Peace Bell. PEACE is a two-time recording artist, two-time Grand Slam Champion and organizer who continues to move crowds with her energetic wordplay. PEACE is the current producer and host of the “Open Mind Mic Series” in Downtown Detroit with her husband comedian Jbell and is a writer with InsideOut Literary Arts.

All ages are welcome at this free event which will take place on the Campbell Terrace along the Dequindre Cut. To attend, enter the Dequindre Cut at Lafayette and St. Aubin. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.

**Rescheduled to July 25 due to rain**

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