![]() Joseph Ross brilliantly reminds us that King’s power derived from the way in which he forced American and global citizens to confront uncomfortable truths about race, poverty, citizenship, war. ![]() writes: “Raising King is a groundbreaking poetry collection that helps to rescue the radically compassionate legacy of Dr. King.” Joseph Peniel, author of The Sword and the Shield: Revolutionary Lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. King’s voice, some in other voices from his time, offer the reader a new way to understand the compassionate and prophetic life of Dr. Ross says Raising King “invites readers to journey with Martin Luther King, Jr., from Montgomery to Memphis. *Howard County teachers with a valid email can request a complimentary ticket by emailing HoCoPoLitSo Happen An Online Reading live-streamed from kitchens of poets and former writers-in-residence Sandra Beasley, Steven Leyva, Alan King, and this year’s poet Naomi Ayala. The evening will also honor Howard County teachers with FREE admission* and a special message from poet Taylor Mali, author of “What Teachers Make: In Praise of the Greatest Job in the World.” (See video clip below for a little teaser.) Poetry Potluck – Verse in Good Tasteįriday, November 5th at 7 p.m. The program honors 30 years of providing a writer-in-residence to the Howard County public high schools. With technical and artistic support by Howard Community College’s Arts Collective, this year’s program features four writers who have also served as HoCoPoLitSo’s literary ambassadors in the school system. ![]() Join Sandra Beasley, Alan King, Steven Leyva and Naomi Ayala, each live from their own kitchen, as they read and discuss a feast of food-inspired poetry, and maybe even share a favorite recipe.Īs the 2021 Lucille Clifton Reading Series event, Poetry Potluck celebrates the beloved Lucille Clifton, HoCoPoLitSo’s longtime artistic director and first writer-in-residence in the Howard County School System. HoCoPoLitSo opens its 47th literary on Friday, November 5 at 7 p.m. More information about Busboys and Poets and a menu is available at Table service features drinks, snacks, and access to the full restaurant menu. ![]() Books, food and beverages will be available for purchase onsite. Admission is free, though an RSVP is requested at. Additional seating is available at the bar, and there is plenty of standing room. Miller also hosts WPFW (89.3 FM) radio’s On the Margin, a weekly podcast.įor events, the Lucille Clifton Room at Busboys and Poets has a capacity for 120 people, with table seating available for 70 on a first come, first seated basis. Miller is on the board of the Institute for Politics, Policy and History at UDC. He holds an honorary degree of Doctor of Literature from Emory and Henry College and has taught at several universities. Miller is a two-time Fulbright Senior Specialist Program Fellow to Israel. For 17 years he served as the editor of Poet Lore, the oldest poetry magazine published in the United States. Miller’s poetry has been translated into nearly a dozen languages. Ethelbert Miller, a comprehensive collection that represents over 40 years of his work. He is the author of two memoirs and several books of poetry including The Collected Poems of E. Ethelbert Miller is a writer and literary activist. Miller served as writer in residence to the Howard County schools in 1996-1997 hosted Joseph Ross for the Clifton Reading Series in 2020 and has been both the featured author and host on several of HoCoPoLitSo’s The Writing Life.Į. The 2022 Lucille Clifton Reading Series will be held in the Clifton Room at Busboys and Poets, 6521 Mango Tree Road, Columbia, MD 21044.Ĭolumbia audiences have enthusiastically enjoyed local D.C. with a special program to celebrate the release of a How I found Love Behind the Catcher’s Mask (City Point Press) by E. The events team office is open Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm.HoCoPoLitSo opens its literary season September 25th at 7 p.m. If you are a party of 15 or greater, we welcome you to reserve one of our private event spaces by filling out an online request form or calling our events team at 20. However, you can use the Toast app (links above) to get on a waitlist, if there is one. Reservations: We do not take reservations for any parties. We are, unfortunately, unable to fully assist you over the phone Marketing & Events To book an event, please use this link ADDRESS: Attn: Marketing & Events, PO Box 73055 Washington, DC 20056ĮMAIL: & Found: If you have misplaced an item in any of our restaurants, please return to the location and ask a manager-on-duty for assistance. ![]() To display your art in Busboys and Poets, please use this link. If these forms do not fit your needs, please e-mail we will get back to you as soon as we can! Art Conscious cuisine on the go! To order catering, please use this link.ĮMPLOYEES ONLY To contact our HR Department, please use this link Books ![]()
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