Workshops

Phillis Wheatley - On Self-Evidence

October 16th,  12 to 1pm Eastern &  6 to 7pm Eastern
Phillis Wheatley, born around 1753 in West Africa, became the first African American woman to publish a book of poetry, despite being kidnapped and sold into slavery as a child. Brought to Boston by the Wheatley family, she mastered English, Greek, and Latin within a few years, writing her first poem at just 14. Her 1773 collection, Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral, earned international acclaim, praised by figures like George Washington and Voltaire.

The workshop will be led by international slam poetry champion, Anthony McPherson. McPherson's work incorporates various art forms, as well as a myriad of character impressions, to address race, art, and his own biracial identity. He's appeared on Button Poetry, in HuffPost, and Upworthy, and has reached over ten million views since his first viral poem, "All Lives Matter: 1800's Edition."
JOIN THIS FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP (Afternoon)
JOIN THIS FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP (Evening) 

Nuyorican Poets Cafe - Slam WorkShop

November 12th, 6:30 to 8pm Eastern
The Nuyorican Poets Cafe 2024-2025 Slam Workshop -- held monthly and facilitated by their Final Friday Slam and Beatnix on the Road host Tony McPherson -- is focused on Slam Poetry performance. Attendees will be led in a writing session followed by personalized editing/performance feedback on one more-developed poem.

The workshop is a great opportunity to improve performance quality for any event type and help prepare poets who have interest in winning slams and/or joining the 2025 Nuyorican Poets Cafe Slam Team.

RSVP FOR THIS FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP 

*Those who reserved their free tickets will receive the zoom link the day before the workshop.