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Our Lives Matter: Art as Protest Public Event

Please join your neighbors at this free, public panel discussion: Our Lives Matter: Art as Protest at SCATV February 12th from 7-8pm.

Please join your neighbors at this free, public panel discussion: Our Lives Matter: Art as Protest at SCATV February 12th from 7-8pm.

We will discuss how local artists, poets and performers use creative expression to respond to current events and social injustices. The panelists will highlight their own work and how this was used to raise awareness about a particular issue in society. Those who attend may leave feeling inspired to pursue their own creative form.

Our Local Panelists: Poet Afaa Weaver, Artist & Performer De Ama Battle, Books of Hope Youth Staff Leader Jordan Young, and moderation by artist & comedian, Janet Cormier.

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