Event Title:

Organization:

  Literary

  San Francisco

Start Date:

  11/17/2024

End Date:

  11/17/2024

Start Time:

  2:00 PM

End Time:

  4:30 PM

Event Info: 

  An afternoon of powerful words and performances as Bay Area artists and creatives come together to honor the legacy of Maya Angelou. Through poetry, music and reflection, this program will explore how Angelou's profound work and life continue to inspire generations.

Public Historian Dorothy Lazard will provide a historical perspective on Angelou's impact on both African American and American history, setting the stage for a night of artistic celebration. With selected poets reading from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and sharing their own works. Featuring Avotcja, Dorothy Lazard, Tureeda Mikell, Darius Simpson and Raymond Nat Turner.

Curated by Dr. Kim McMillon.

https://sfpl.org/events/2024/11/17/performance-echoes-maya-celebration-voice-and-verse

Location:

  San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium

Room:

Address:

  100 Larkin Street

Phone:

  415-557-4400

City:

  San Francisco

State/Province:

  CA