Slam Poetry Tour
April - MayMidwest Region
Thursday, May 25 Vigil: 7:30 p.m. - Doors Open for Slam 8:30 p.m.
University of Chicago
Hutch Commons
5706 University Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
Slamming for Human Rights- Chicago
Join host Kevin Coval and Chicago human rights activists as poets from across the Midwest compete for AIUSA 'Poet of Conscience'.
- Invited poets include:
- Chris Lok- St Louis, MO
- Special K- Madison, WI
- Eric Mata - Milwaukee, WI
- Cassie Poe - Detriot, MI
- Moorishio a.k.a MatheMagnetic -Bloominton, IN
- Alvin Lau - Chicago, IL
- Mama blue- St Louis, MO
- And many others...
There will also be opportunities for you to take action to end violence against women. Become an AIUSA member and receive a free 'Slamming for Human Rights' t-shirt or 'Music for Human Rights' CD. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the Midwest Regional Office at cwatson@aiusa.org or 1-866-A-REGION.
The Slam will be preceded by a rally and candle light vigil for the women of Darfur to being at 7:30 PM.