Music & Performance
Constant Elevation: The L.A. Black Arts Movement through Spoken Word
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Renowned poets Jayne Cortez and Kamau Daaood are joined by emerging L.A. poets Thea Monyee and Javon Johnson for an evening celebrating the art of the spoken word. Hosted by Shihan Van Clief.
In conjunction with the exhibition Now Dig This! Art and Black Los Angeles 1960–1980.
Public programs are made possible by Hammer Members and the generosity of Bronya and Andrew Galef, Good Works Foundation and Laura Donnelley, and an anonymous donor.