Hayti Lit Book Club – Every 4th Thursday
This New Series Explores classic literature that reflects the Black Experience in America. In our first year, we start with Classics in the American Canon. Every 4th Thursday of the month, we will discuss the themes that occur in each classic , supported by facilitators and highlighted with discussions, readings, and performances from each work.
(virtual only)
We are working in partnership with Durham County Library! Find your favorite selection @ Your local Library!
Items will be either (or all) of the following:
Book (regular old paper-page books)
Ebooks (to download and read on a kindle, phone, computer, etc)
Audiobooks (download the book and listen through your device)
CD (audio books on CD that you can listen to in your car, etc)
Go to @ Durham Library & let’s get Lit!
Black Unicorn by Audre Lorde – Sept. 22nd
Beloved by Toni Morrison – Oct. 27th
Book | Ebook | Audiobook (downloadable & CD)
1619 Project – Nov. 17th
Book | Ebook | Audiobook (downloadable)
A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories by Bettye Collier Thomas- Dec. 15th
Past Books
Devil in A Blue Dress by Walter Moseley – Jan. 27th
All About Love by Bell Hooks – Feb. 24th
Color Purple by Alice Walker – March 24th
Book | Ebook | Audiobook (downloadable & CD)
For Colored Girls by Ntozake Shange- April 28th
The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin- May 26th
Book | Ebook | Audiobook (downloadable & CD)
Blues People by Amiri Baraka – June 23rd
The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah- July 28th
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler- Aug. 25th
Jambalaya Soul Slam – Poetry Slam – Every 3rd Saturday
May 20th, 2023 – Jambalaya Soul Slam – Grand Slam Finals
@ Hayti Heritage Center | 804 Old Fayetteville St. | Durham, NC
This is a SAFE & SOCIALLY DISTANCED poetry event! Come experience an intimate and eloquent poetic experience.
Join us for some of the most amazing poetry you will hear. Come see these wordsmiths bring stories to life on stage. The best poets in the area will compete for cash prizes. This will be an wonderful event full of dynamic poetry performances.
$$$$ prizes!
All poetry shared must be original. Poets of all ages are welcome.
Poems can be memorized or read (paper or phone).
This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
The Jambalaya Soul Slam is the Triangle’s longest running poetry event!
$10 (RSVP is required): www.bullcitypoetryslam.com
doors 7:30pm | Show at 8pm | *Limited seating is available
For more information: jambalayasoulslam@gmail.com
For guidelines go to www.bullcitypoetryslam.com
This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Vunerable AF Tour with Tarriona “Tank” Ball
Opening Act – iCon Sibley reads & performs from her latest book, “My Name is Pronounced Holy”
Hosted by: Dasan Ahanu
*** this ticket does NOT include the book. The Book will be available for purchase at the event.*** In-person tickets are limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. In-person tickets include entrance to the event, discussion, and the opportunity to have Ball personalize your book. This event will adhere to all CDC, state, and city guidelines. Masks are highly recommended.
Sponsored by WUNC
with support from NC Musuem of Art, Jambalaya Soul Slam, and NC Arts Council.
Erotic Poetry Slam
Watch Southern wordsmiths arouse an intimate audience and compete for the honor of Oshun and Hedone (as well as a cash prize). 4PlayNC dancer Jazzlyn Hill embellishes the verses and offers an educational demonstration in flogging and how to experiment safely with sadomasochism. Sitting in the upper pews of St. Joseph’s, painter Tyamica Mabry gives form to the poets’ dripping scenes.
The Chitlin’ Circuit Revue
Featuring Live Jazz & Soul Music led by Dwayne Jordan
Narrated by Darrell Stover & Hosted by Dasan Ahanu
Featuring Singer – Mavis Swan Poole
& The Grammy Nominated Group – The Hamiltones
These events and the exhibit were made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services MH-00-17-0027-17.
The views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Jambalaya Soul Slam: Grand Slam Finals
We have the best poets of the 19-20 slam season returning for chance to make the 2020 Bull City Slam Team. The top 4 poets will earn a spot on the team, have a chance to work together on new works, and represent the Triangle in national competition in April 2021.
The competing poets are Lee, Luna, K Lambitty, Ayanna Albertson, Hausson Byrd, Raven, LB, and Ashley Lumpkin.
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For more information: jambalayasoulslam@gmail.com
For guidelines go to www.bullcitypoetryslam.com
This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
