Poetry Workshop: James Baldwin - To Whom Much is Given Online
A novelist and poet of great renown, James Baldwin was an expert at articulating how hatred is destructive even to the bigot who harbors it, and why they “all, or nearly all, or nearly all the time” chose to harbor it anyway. After a dive into the NMAAHC’s Baldwin collection, we will explore his political poems and essays, discuss how his techniques reveal the innermost thoughts of those in power, and employ them so that our own writing articulates an honest view of the world.
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."
*This is a two part registration. Please visit this website to complete the process and gain access to the virtual event. If you have problems prior to the start of the program, contact the reference desk for assistance. Plan to allocate 10-15 minutes to complete the steps: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtcOivrjIrG9NEhoGuYr-qDGpP7i32gWB8#/registration