Word Sounds and Power: Poem for the Living
- Kent
Due to Thursday’s winter weather forecast, “Word Sounds and Power: Poem for the Living” has been postponed. The safety of our guests and staff is our top priority, so we hope you understand our need to reschedule this event.
The new date for this event is Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. for both the virtual event and the in-person event at the Kent State University Museum.
We apologize for this inconvenience, but hope you can still join us as we celebrate Black History Month. If you are now unable to join us or would like to switch your RSVP status (virtual vs. in-person), please email events@kent.edu or call us at 330-672-2899.
In celebration of Black History Month, Golden Flash alumni are invited to join us at the Kent State University Museum for Word Sounds and Power: Poem for the Living. This multimedia exploration is the poignant personal story of poet Mwatabu S. Okantah, ’76, interim chair of the Department of Africana Studies, as he tells the story of self-discovery, healing and transformation rendered in original music and poetry, with keyboard artist Vince Robinson, ’80, and violinist Wanda Sobieska.
Tameka Ellington, Ph.D. ’99, ’11, former interim Assistant Dean of the College of the Arts and co-curator of TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair exhibit, will lead a short discussion with Okantah following the performance.
This event will be livestreamed for those unable to physically attend. Following the program, in-person guests can enjoy a dessert reception and browse the TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair exhibit. Student docents will be available to answer any questions for those viewing the landmark exploration of Black hair and its important complex place in the history of African American life and culture.
This program is presented in partnership by the Kent State University Museum, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement and the Wick Poetry Center.