A night of poetry with J.Ivy

    Come enjoy an amazing night of spoken word! The event will feature some amazing CSU poets, local artists along with grammy award winning performance poet and author J.Ivy. If you have ever been to a Speak Up! event then you already know that there is never a dull moment. Last year kicked off a new event for Speak Up called the Speak Up Def Poetry Jam with feature artist Dana Gilmore. Gilmore rocked the house and stayed for some great conversation afterwards. 

We can't forget about the local artists. Cleveland is home to some amazing artists and you will not be disappointed. Watch out for winners of our past slams. Come support Speak Up and the Black Studies Program of Cleveland State University on April 1st. 

Doors open at 7pm

Event starts at 7:30pm.

This huge event is FREE to attend. 

Where: Cleveland State University (Drinko Recital Hall)

2001 Euclid Ave

Cleveland, Ohio 44115
     
     Speak Up! is an organization born out of the Black Studies Program of Cleveland State University. Reorganized in 2009, Speak Up has become a vital part of the university, allowing students to network and share their talents. Through workshops, slams, and community outreach Speak Up has remained highly active.

      Now in the hands of a few diligent students, including current president Kel Latson, and former president and current treasurer/secretary, Dwayne Castleberry, Speak Up! has established Speak Up! Def Poetry Slam. The debut event featured spoken word artist Dana Gilmore, who appeared on the Russell Simmons hosted Def Poetry Jam. Who will we have next? Do you have something to say….then SPEAK UP!